Recipes for Lentils
East Indian Lentils with Carrot Rice Pilaf
Recipe courtesy of Apple Corps, a program of Solid Ground
Lentil Chili
This recipe is adapted from USDA recipe "Chili con Carne with Beans" by Kent Getzin, Foodservice Director at Wenatchee School District. The key is to retain the character of the lentils.
Washington State ranks third in the nation in the production of lentils, most of them grown in eastern WA.
Lentil Hummus
Traditional hummus recipe calls for Garbanzo beans, but lentils make a great one as well. With no over-night soaking requirement and short cooking time, dried lentils are perfect one to try if you are new to dried pulses. Plus, hummus can be made a day ahead and chilled for the next day service.
Some school districts found that the students receive better when you call it a "dip" rather than "hummus".
Recipe courtesy of Wenatchee School District Food Service Director, Kent Getzin.
Mesir Wat - Ethiopian Red Lentil Puree
Red lentil is one of the fastest cooking one among lentil varieties. This recipe soak it for 20-30 min, but you can cook without soaking just fine as well.
Recipe courtesy of Apple Corps, a program of Solid Ground
Seasoned Lentils (Taco Meat Alternate)
Serve the Lentil Mixture warm (above 135F) as an option to taco meat.