143 lentil recipes

Lentil stew made with frozen beef-tomato mix, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and red wine. A hearty, high-fiber weeknight dinner from freezer to table in one hour.

Use a butter substitute and make your toast look vibrant!

Slow cooker curry lentil stew with sweet potato, sherry, and warm spices. Indian-inspired vegetarian stew served over fragrant basmati or jasmine rice.

Curried red lentil soup with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne simmered until thick and creamy. An oil-free vegan soup that's naturally high in protein and fiber.

Wild rice and lentil salad with brown rice, tri-color bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a fat-free tomato-herb vinaigrette. A colorful, high-fiber grain salad.

Fakes xithati is the traditional Greek sour lentil soup, slow-simmered with garlic, olive oil, and coriander, then finished with a splash of vinegar for a tangy, soulful Mediterranean bowl.

Whole chicken and lentils baked in a clay cooker with smoked pork, aromatics, red wine, and dry mustard. A one-pot French-style braise with deeply concentrated flavor.

One-pot whole wheat couscous with brown lentils, fresh tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan in a vegetable juice broth. A filling low-fat vegetarian dinner for two, ready in about an hour.

Masoor dahl soup with red lentils, turmeric, garlic, and whole peppercorns finished with lemon juice. A simple Indian lentil soup that's vegan, high-fiber, and ready in under an hour.

Lentils and eggplant with brown rice is a one-pot rice cooker dinner with tender lentils, meaty mushrooms, carrots, and eggplant simmered in tomato sauce with basil and oregano. Hearty vegetarian comfort with zero fuss.

Indian lentil sandwich spread with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and garlic. A vegan, oil-free, high-protein spread inspired by McDougall's plant-based approach.

Be a part of India's culture with this tasty spread that can make a scrumptious sandwich you will remember.

Vegan Sicilian lentil pasta sauce simmered with mushrooms, garlic, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Low-fat, high-protein, and hearty enough to replace any meat sauce over pasta or rice.

Hearty green lentils simmer with warm spices and bright lemon in this silky Mediterranean soup that's both nourishing and budget-friendly for busy weeknights.

Spicy lentil and tomato soup with garam masala, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder. A vegan, high-protein Indian-spiced soup that simmers into a thick, warming bowl in under an hour.

Hearty lentil vegetable stew with turnips, leeks, and fresh rosemary. One-pot comfort food simmered until tender, finished with bright lemon juice and parsley.