Whether you call this recipe ‘lentil soup’ or ‘dahl,’ its appeal has no ethnic boundaries. Make a large batch of this soup to enjoy for dinner one night and then freeze* the rest for future lunches or dinners. Serve with a kale or microgreens salad for a powerful dose of nutrition! INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 4 – 6 cups water (or a combination of chicken, lamb, or vegetable stock mixed with half the water) 12 – 20 oz. chard (green, red, rainbow, or combination), chopped Sea salt Fresh ground...Read More

This is a great cold-weather dish. This recipe makes a fair amount, but leftovers are delicious for lunch the next day, or even breakfast with a fried egg on top. INGREDIENTS: 1 ham hock or smoked pork shank, cut into 2-inch pieces (ask the butcher to do this) 1 onion, peeled and diced fine, about...Read More

Sprouted lentils and beans are a very healthy source of both protein and complex carbohydrates. Once sprouted, use sprouts for raw salads, batters, sandwiches, and soups. Not only are sprouts more easily digested, they also have an increased nutritional value and fiber content! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 – 1 cup organic, dried grey-green lentils* 1 large glass...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup dried apricots 3 cups red lentils 10 cups vegetable or chicken stock, plus more if needed 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper,...Read More