Black lentil dal

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil, butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 tsp ground chile powder, to taste 1 cup finely chopped or pureed tomatoes, fresh or from a…

Crispy spiced lamb and lentils

Ingredients: Handful cherry tomatoes 1 large cucumber 1/4 red onion 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon 2 tbsp tahini 1 clove garlic, minced 2-4 tbsp water Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 pound ground lamb 2 garlic cloves, minced Red pepper flakes, to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or…

Carrot and beet salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup French green lentils, rinsed and picked over 1/2 small yellow onion 1 large bay leaf fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2-3 beets, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut into eighths 1/2 bunch carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, cut into ½-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt 1…

Peach Salad with Jalapeno Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tangerine or orange juice 1/2 jalapeno 1 small shallot 1/4 tsp. sea salt handful of fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. creme fraiche 3 cups salad greens 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 peach, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cooked lentils…

Tomato Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils 1 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp goat cheese 1 large shallots, peeled and sliced thin 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped 2 tbsp basil, chiffonade 1 tsp. dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 325 Cut tomatoes in…

Lentil Tacos

Ingredients 1/2 cups brown lentils 1/3 cup corn kernels 1/4 of a red onion 1 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes tortillas toppings of…

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus additional good oil for drizzling 1 large yellow onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, or more to taste A few grinds of freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne or Aleppo pepper, or more to taste 4…

Lentil and Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 bay leaf 2 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 leek, sliced 1/3 cup diced onion 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, grated 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 oz. parmesan cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1/4…

Mujadara

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 medium yellow onions (about 1 ½ lb.), finely chopped 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over for stones and other debris ½ cup basmati rice Water 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 tbsp salt, plus more for serving In a large (12-inch)…