Name: Lentils Cretons
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Cholesterol, Sports nutrition, Weight loss, Fibre-rich, Vegetarian
Ingredients: Beans and pulses; 375 ml (1 ½ cups) dried lentils (brown or green) 5 ml (1 tsp) canola oil1 onion; chopped3 cloves of garlic; chopped10 ml (2 tsp) nutritional yeast10 ml (2 tsp) tamari1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground cloves2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground nutmeg1 125 ml (4 ½ cups) vegetable stock

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Explore our flavorful recipe for Lentil Cretons, a vegetarian twist on the classic Quebecois dish. Made with hearty lentils, aromatic spices, and a touch of indulgence, this savory spread is perfect for breakfast or as a scrumptious snack.

Preparation 15 min

Cooking 20 min

Portion 10

Calories

105

Fat

Carbohydrates

Fibre

Protein

Sodium

130

Ingredients

375 ml (1 ½ cups) dried lentils (brown or green)
5 ml (1 tsp) canola oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) nutritional yeast
10 ml (2 tsp) tamari
1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground cloves
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground nutmeg
1 125 ml (4 ½ cups) vegetable stock

Preparation

Chop the onion in a food processor and transfer to a skillet.
Sauté onion in 5 ml of oil over medium heat.
Meanwhile, coarsely grind the dry lentils in the same food processor. Set aside.
Prepare all other ingredients in a bowl.
When the onion is translucent, add all the ingredients to the pan.
Simmer until the broth has evaporated and the lentils are cooked (about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally.
Transfer to a container and let cool.