Lentil and Rice-Stuffed Peppers

PrintLentil- and Rice-Stuffed Peppers Lentil and Rice-Stuffed PeppersIngredients1 1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup brown rice 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 14 – ounce can vegetable broth 2 1/4 cups water 1 15 – ounce can tomato … Read more

Sunflower Lentil Spread

PrintSunflower Lentil Spread Sunflower Lentil SpreadIngredients1 (15-ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 scallion, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 pitas, halvedDirectionsCombine lentils, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until smooth. … Read more

Banana-Coconut Bread

PrintBanana-Coconut Bread Banana-Coconut BreadIngredients1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed bananas (2 to 3 medium) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar* 1/3 cup unsweetened lite coconut milk** 1/4 cup refrigerated … Read more

Chana Masala

PrintChana Masala Chana MasalaIngredients2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL 1 tsp cumin seeds 5 mL 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 15 mL 1 tsp curry powder 5 mL 2 tsp garam masala 10 mL 1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, no salt added 2 cans (19 fl oz/540 … Read more

Rosemary-Roasted Pecans

PrintRosemary-Roasted Pecans Rosemary-Roasted PecansIngredients1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like spicy things) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried) 8 ounces raw pecan halves (or walnut halves, if you prefer) ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or half as much table salt)DirectionsHeat the oven to 350 and line a rimmed baking … Read more

Smoky Feta Dip

PrintSmoky Feta Dip Smoky Feta DipIngredients6 ounces crumbled feta (or 6 ounces feta, crumbled) 6 to 8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, very well drained (this is all of a smaller jar, or half of a bigger jar, or about 1 ½ peppers, if you’re the kind of person who has home-roasted peppers kicking around) … Read more