Lentil Recipes

Find delicious lentil soups, stews, salads, burgers and more!

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15-Minute Lentil Soup

Rating: 3.3 stars
15
This is a fast, hearty soup for dinner; vegetarians can use vegetable broth.

Warm Lentil-and-Cauliflower Salad

This main-course salad is a perfect plant-based meal for a weeknight dinner. The roasted cauliflower "steaks" are as delicious as they are satisfying, while the warm lentil salad that goes with them is full of flavorful roasted tomatoes, briny capers, and peppery arugula. 
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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

With lentils and cremini mushrooms as well as the traditional carrots and peas, this vegetarian take on the traditional British potato-topped Shepherd's pie is satisfying and delicious. We use French green lentils because they hold their shape in cooking.

Warm Lentil Salad with Poached Eggs

French green lentils and Swiss chard join the aromatic blend of finely diced onion, carrot, and celery known as mirepoix in this hearty salad. It's tossed in a lemony mustard dressing while still warm and finished with fresh parsley, creamy goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and the piece de resistance, poached eggs.

Lentils with Spinach

Rating: 3.83 stars
1
This grain and vegetable dish is a perfect complement to a main course but flavorful enough to steal the show.

Warm Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

Rating: 3.66 stars
3
Hearty lentils and tangy goat cheese pair perfectly in this healthy side dish.

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Rating: 3.49 stars
6
This soup combines the fiber and protein of the lentil with the high vitamin K in the chard.

Lentil Soup

Rating: 3.44 stars
8
Pair lentils with your favorite vegetables to make this flavorful, hearty soup.

Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Soup

Rating: 3.81 stars
11
This rustic, savory soup is sure to satisfy.

French Lentil Salad

Rating: 3.56 stars
31
Lentils are simmered with aromatics until tender and flavorful, then tossed with toasted almonds, shredded red cabbage, fresh herbs, and a lively lemon dressing in this make-ahead salad.

Quick Curried Lentils in Tomato Sauce

Rating: 4 stars
5
In this Indian-inspired vegetarian main, top-notch jarred tomato sauce and canned lentils save hours of work. When chosen well, jarred tomato sauce can rival your own. The best ones include tomatoes and seasonings but are free of preservatives, sugar, and corn syrup.

Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Rating: 3.92 stars
20
This is a hearty Indian-style stew without meat but chock full of protein.
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Inspiration and Ideas

30 Ways to Turn Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils Into Dinner

30 Ways to Turn Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils Into Dinner
Vegan Main Dish Recipes

Vegan Main Dish Recipes
This collection of satisfying vegan main dishes includes stir-fries, curries, stews, chili, salads, burgers, and even pizza. These recipes eliminate meat, eggs, dairy, and all other animal products while embracing the goodness of fresh vegetables, whole grains, tofu, beans, nuts, and spices.
Quick Vegetarian Main Course Recipes

Quick Vegetarian Main Course Recipes
30 Ways to Turn Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils Into Dinner

30 Ways to Turn Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils Into Dinner
Vegan Lentil Soup

Vegan Lentil Soup
Kielbasa and Lentil Rice with Spinach

Kielbasa and Lentil Rice with Spinach

Vegan Meatballs

Lentils, brown rice, and mushrooms give these vegan meatballs flavor and substance. Serve with your favorite sauce and pasta.

All Lentil Recipes

Cold Lentil Salad

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Try these spicy vegetarian burgers with your favorite buns, layered with sliced tomato and red onion and drizzled with tangy yogurt sauce.

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Rating: 3.44 stars
16
Nothing beats a good, hearty soup that has inexpensive ingredients, feeds a lot of people, and is quick to make. For a twist on this triple threat, add some bacon or pancetta. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

French-Lentil and Sausage Stew

A thick stew made with Le Puy lentils and kielbasa makes ahearty, no-fuss meal. Its aroma, reminiscent of French country cooking, comes from a blend of bay leaf and rosemary.

Caramelized Beet-Lentil Pilaf

Simple, affordable, and a complete protein—there's a reason why rice and legumes are a staple meal in so many different cultures. Here, tender white rice and quick-cooking lentils make a hearty and satisfying vegetarian bowl. To dress things up and deepen the flavor, quick-cooking grated beets were caramelized and then simmered them with the grain mixture, and it's all topped off with a dollop of creamy yogurt and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper.
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Roasted Salmon With Lentils

Rating: 3.38 stars
4
A mustard vinaigrette gives this Mediterranean-inspired dish its tangy flavor. Drizzle some over a leafy-green salad, and serve it on the side.

Red Lentil Soup with Turnip and Parsley

This soup will give you fresh appreciation for turnips and will keep your hunger pangs down after lunch.

Red Lentil Vegetable Stew

Marag dal is a popular Arabian Gulf stew that's typically made with red lentils, potatoes, and spices. Martha's version is even heartier, thanks to the addition of butternut squash, sweet onion, chickpeas, and kale.

Easy Lentil Soup

Rating: 3.68 stars
6
The earthy flavor of the lentils is set off by the tartness of the tomatoes and a spoonful of wine vinegar, which is stirred in just before serving the soup.

Carrot-and-Lentil Salad

Golden Dal with Gingered Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes mingle with ginger, shallots, and cumin atop this Indian-inspired red-lentil stew spiced with sunny turmeric.

Arugula and Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

With green lentils anchoring a medley of tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula, this nicely textured salad is both light and filling.

Chicken and Lentil Burger

Although they have a humble reputation, lentils are packed with protein and fiber. Serve them in burger form and they'll go fast.

Lentils with Egg and Greens

Rating: 3.07 stars
1
Cilantro adds a flavorful kick to greens, but if you don't have it, skip it. Fried eggs can turn lots of things into a meal -- you can also pair them with black beans.

Lentil Pate

Rating: 2.92 stars
5
This hors d'oeuvre was inspired by traditional pate, but gets its richness from French lentils, cremini mushrooms, and hazelnuts. The legumes and nuts are sources of cholesterol-lowering fiber.

Curried Lentil-Salmon Salad

Rating: 5 stars
3
This superfood salad combines omega-rich salmon, lentils, Greek yogurt, and a warming curry vinaigrette to create a nutritious and totally delicious weeknight meal. 
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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Lentils, Spinach, and Leeks

If you like, grate Parmesan cheese over the pasta just before serving, or offer grated cheese on the side.

Red-Lentil Soup with Sage and Bacon

Rating: 3.64 stars
13
Red lentils, which actually have a deep-orange color, are rounder and smaller than the more common brown variety.

Lentil Soup with Crispy Kale

Swap out the usual croutons for crunchy kale chips in this umami-packed lentil and mushroom soup.

Kale and Lentil Bowl with Avocado Dressing

Whenever possible, buy vacuum-packed cooked lentils (available in many supermarkets); if using the canned variety, be sure to drain and thoroughly rinse the lentils before using.

Spicy Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Rating: 3.78 stars
11
These Mediterranean-inspired veggie burgers pack in the flavor without adding on the pounds. This recipe was adapted from the March 2005 issue of Everyday Food magazine.

Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf

The recipe for this savory side dish comes from Norm Matthews of Junction City, Kansas.

Mediterranean Veggie Burgers with Mint-Yogurt Sauce and Carrot Salad

Rating: 3.72 stars
5
Hearty burgers get a healthy makeover with canned lentils. Spread on a tangy yogurt-mint sauce, and serve a zesty carrot salad on the side.

Rosemary Lentils

Rosemary, shallots and garlic add bold flavors to this lentil side dish.
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