Black beluga lentils – Health Continuum

Lentil, Quinoa & Cherry Salad

Embrace the summer with this vibrant lentil and quinoa salad with cherries. It is a perfect balance of lightness and heartiness, making it an ideal meal for warm summer days. Cherries are in peak season right now and they bring their juicy sweetness and health benefits to this flavourful salad. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa

Beluga black lentils and red quinoa

I love eating fresh and minimally processed foods. However, eating well often requires preparation and a certain amount of planning. Of course, if you work during the week, it isn’t always easy to get your act together in the kitchen. When I come home from work, I try to avoid the trap of reaching out […]

Curries and Dal, Lentils, Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

When Indian dal meets Irish stew

When I made this recipe, what started out as a vegetarian Irish stew turned into a hybrid Irish stew / Indian dal. The result was a nutritious, colourful and flavourful dish. The Indian spices with the black lentils, sumac, fresh parsley, tomatoes, glazed carrots, potatoes and a hint of cashew cream lend an earthy, savoury […]