102 green lentil recipes

A meat-less loaf with a quick and fresh tomato sauce. Freezes well, an easy make-ahead favorite packed with chunks of corn, lentils and rice. One of the best vegetarian loafs I've ever tried.

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.

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A simple but tasty dish made with rice and green lentils.

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.

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.

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.

Red lentils simmer with sautéed peppers, onions, and berbere spice in ghee for this protein-rich Ethiopian main dish ready in an hour.

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

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 simple but delicious curry dish that gets its unique and amazing flavor from the variety of herbs and spices its made with.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lentil salad with cooked green and red lentils, green beans, celery, parsley, and a tangy mustard-Italian dressing. A high-fiber, high-protein vegetarian salad ready in 15 minutes.