129 green lentil recipes

Green lentils simmered with lovage, thyme, orange peel, and shallots in a reduced butter sauce. A refined, herbaceous French-style lentil side dish with an unexpected citrus note.

Lentils Ole is a Tex-Mex inspired vegan one-pot: brown lentils simmered with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and tomato sauce, then sweetened with molasses for a smoky, fiber-packed bowl over rice or with corn.

A delicious rice dish made with green and red lentils, cashew nuts and seedless raisins.

A delicious curry dish made with green lentils and mixed vegetables.

Chicken and apple casserole with green lentils, root vegetables, and apple juice braised in one pot. A hearty fall dinner where the lentils cook right in the broth alongside browned chicken quarters.

Tangy brown lentil soup brightened with vinegar and fragrant with coriander and garlic. Vegan, budget-friendly, and on the table in under an hour. A Middle Eastern kitchen staple.

Denver grainlette is a vegan twist on the diner omelet, combining cooked lentil-grain mix with tomatoes, bell pepper, scallion, and mushrooms in a quick skillet sauté. Egg-free and hearty.

Vegan Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, taco seasoning, and tomato paste baked until thick and hearty. High-protein, budget-friendly, and packed with Southwestern flavor without any meat or dairy.

Red lentil dahl simmered with turmeric, green chili, and butter-fried onions. A simple vegetarian Indian classic finished with fresh lemon juice.

Lemony green lentils simmered with cumin, cinnamon stick, chili flakes, ginger, and whole lemon slices. A bright, vegan, one-pot Indian-style side dish ready in under an hour.

Mediterranean lentil soup simmers lentils with allspice, cumin, and cinnamon, finished with a pureed raw garlic-oil emulsion and fresh lemon juice. Authentic Middle Eastern stew with deep warm spice.

Pearl barley and green lentils simmer with onions and mint in this traditional Iranian soup where turmeric and gentle spices create warming, earthy comfort in every spoonful.

Spiced cabbage curry with mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric cooked until tender and golden. This South Indian vegetarian dish is aromatic, healthy, and ready in 40 minutes.

Brown lentils and long grain rice simmered with ghee, cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh green chili. A warming one-pot side dish ready in 45 minutes.

Thick oxtail and lentil stew with juniper berries, thyme, and root vegetables. Slow-simmered for 3 hours into deeply rich, fall-off-the-bone braised beef heaven.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.