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RECIPES

Beans, lentils, peas (pulses and legumes) are so versatile and can be included in many recipes. Here are some great recipe examples.
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VEGGIE BURGERS (6 burgers)

350 g butternut cubes
350 g sweet potato cubes
150 g lentils, cooked
2 ml ground cinnamon
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BEAN & ONION SALAD (6 portions)

A change from the typical three bean salad with no added sugar.

200 g green beans, cut in thirds
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive or canola oil
2 onions, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar
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BUTTERNUT & LENTIL COTTAGE PIE (6 portions)

With the added lentils and butternut instead of the traditional potatoes, you have a healthy winner.

4 tsp (20 ml) olive or canola oil
500 g lean beef or ostrich mince
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
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LENTIL, PEA AND SWEET POTATO CURRY

2 tbsp avocado oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (crushed)
2 carrots, finely chopped or grated
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