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Recipes
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Ingredients:
  • Ingredients for Salad:
    • 1 can brown or green lentils, drained and rinsed OR 1.5 cups cooked lentils
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1 red bell bepper, diced
    • 1/2 red onion, diced
    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Ingredients for Dressing:
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
Instructions:
  • In a large bowl, combine ingredients for salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for dressing.
  • Pour dressing over salad, mix thoroughly, and enjoy.
Youtube Tutorial
Lentil Taco Filling
Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano2
  • 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup salsa
Instructions:
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • Add rinsed lentils and seasonings; stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  • Remove cover and continue to cook until mixture is thickened (8-10 minutes) stirring occasionally.
  • Mash lentils and stir in salsa.
  • Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve in tortilla with desired toppings.
Youtube Tutorial
Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1/2 onion, medium, chopped
  • 1 carrot, medium, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 quart vegetable broth or water
  • 1 sweet potato, medium, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions:
  • Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the vegetables and saute for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and lentils.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add broth or water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer stew for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  • Add vinegar or lemon juice and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Lentil Brownies
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup lentils, dry
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Add dry lentils and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is gone, 15-20 minutes.
  • Add oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a food processor.
  • Pulse until a fine flour forms and the oats are smooth.
  • Add cooked lentils (and any remaining liquid), applesauce, honey, peanut butter, vanilla, and egg and process until a smooth batter forms.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Youtube Tutorial
Eggplant
Eggplants are great sources of several vitamins & minerals, as well as gut-healthy fiber!
Instructions:
  • Eggplant is a glossy black vegetable that has white flesh with a meaty texture.
  • Choose eggplants that have shiny, smooth skin without bruises or blemishes.
  • Eggplants are sensitive to temperature and should be stored in the refrigerator.
  • Do not cut an eggplant before you store it since it will go bad quickly.
  • For a less bitter tasting eggplant, sprinkle it with salt after cutting into pieces and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • This will pull out some of the water and make it less likely to absorb a lot of oil while cooking.
  • Rinse the eggplant afterwards to remove most of the salt.
  • Eggplant can be baked, roasted, steamed, or sautéed.
  • If baking whole, pierce the eggplant several times with a fork.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 15-25 minutes.
  • Test for doneness by inserting a knife or fork.
Apples

Apples are great sources of: Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly. - Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too.

Instructions:
  • How to Store:
    • Apples stay fresh for 5-7 days at room temperature or 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
    • Refrigerate unwashed apples in a plastic bag with holes.
    • Throw away any spoiled apples since they will cause the others to spoil too.
    • Wash apples before eating.
  • How to Eat:
    • Eat whole or cut into pieces after removing stem, core, and seeds.
    • Cook and mash to make applesauce.
    • Bake in oven for dessert.
    • Use lemon juice to keep sliced apples from turning brown.

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