Recipe Round-Up: Budget Friendly September 19, 2022By Jasmine HansonRapid inflation and a historic pandemic have been hard on everyone’s bank account, but if there’s one thing that stays constant no matter what your financial situation, it’s that we all need to eat well! Luckily, lentils are a great option for those of us in search of budget-friendly meals that will still fill our
Food Trend Spotlight: 2022 Mid-Year Culinary Trends & Surprises to Watch August 31, 2022By Jasmine HansonSeptember 2022 If there is one constant in the foodservice industry in 2022, it’s change. The industry continues to adapt to the economic and global realities of inflation, a late-stage pandemic, and pent-up consumer demand as operators look ahead to plan for a new calendar year and beyond. It can be helpful in complex times
Immersive Farm Tour Experience Demonstrates the Journey of Lentils from Farm to Plate to Volume Foodservice Operators August 29, 2022By Jasmine HansonThis summer, Lentils.org welcomed 22 foodservice operators and manufacturers to the heart of lentil growing country: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 90% of Canada’s lentils are grown in Saskatchewan and Canada is the world’s largest exporter of lentils. A true immersive experience that could not be replicated over the past two years until the return of in-person
Thinking Outside the Bowl August 17, 2022By Jasmine HansonWe recently challenged chefs to build the ultimate Lentil Power Bowl as part of a collaboration with Chef’s Roll, and noticed that many of the participants decided to flex their creative muscle a little differently. Because of the versatility of both whole and split red lentils, chefs were inspired to create entries both in and
Two Winners Selected in Power Up with Lentils LTO Contest June 20, 2022By Jasmine HansonLentils.org collaborates with Chef’s Roll on New Promotion for Culinary Professionals SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN (June 16, 2022) – This spring, dozens of commercial and non-commercial chefs menued limited time offer (LTO) Lentil Power Bowls in pursuit of a $2,500 cash prize and a trip to the Lentils.org Summer 2022 Farm Tour. Taking the top prize in
Case Study: Prepared meal delivery service Freshly partners with Lentils.org to offer hearty, plant-forward meals May 2, 2022By Jasmine HansonMay 2022 Consumers today are looking for convenience and value, with preferences shaped by the pandemic and global issues that have raised prices on everything from groceries to fuel. Enter prepared meal delivery, which offers nutrition, flexibility, and flavor in a time- and money-saving solution. Freshly, a pioneer in the skyrocketing meal delivery industry, partnered
Flour Power: New Uses for Lentil Flour in Batters, Breading, and Coating Systems January 17, 2022By Jasmine Hanson1. Overview The recent “Chicken Wars” at Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) across the United States (U.S.) not only reignited the chicken sandwich trend, but it also gave birth to new and innovative ways to bring menu items to market. With consumers more vocal than ever in sharing what they love (or hate), alternate methods of
Food Trend Spotlight: Mediterranean Cuisine December 13, 2021By Jasmine HansonThe sun-drenched Mediterranean region has legendary culinary influence, with a wide-ranging flavor palette and the health halo of high-quality fats, fresh produce, whole pulses, and grains. As culinary trends and consumer demand expand to encompass more global influences, Mediterranean cuisine is not defined by borders or ubiquitous food staples, but rather a broad blend of
Case Study: Zoës Kitchen showcases cross-utilization of lentils as a plant-forward anchor in Mediterranean dishes December 13, 2021By Jasmine HansonDecember 2021 Lentils are increasingly prominent on Mediterranean fast-casual menus, as they are an approachable choice for both consumers looking for filling, plant-forward menu options and operators who need versatile ingredients that can soak up flavor and provide cross-utilization in just one SKU. The Mediterranean fast-casual chain Zoës Kitchen features lentils in several menu applications
