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Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse that are protein-dense, inexpensive and an excellent source of folate and iron. Lentil recipes make great side dishes and are a staple of many vegetarian meals. Browse hundreds of lentil dishes including salads, soups, curries and even vegetarian burgers!

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Lentils & Leeks
Lentils & Leeks

Leeks and carrots create a simple court bouillon to add subtle depth and character to lentils in this vegan recipe.

Lentil Bobotie
Lentil Bobotie

Lentil bobotie is a vegetarian South African curry bake with red lentils, golden raisins, and curry powder slow-baked in milk. A hearty, protein-rich plant-based main dish.

Spicy Yellow Lentil Stew
Spicy Yellow Lentil Stew

In traditional Indian cooking, dal refers to any dried peas or beans and to the many dishes made from them. In Malaysia and Singapore, dal refers to a spicy stew made of uellow lentils that typically accompanies Indian bread. The cooking time will vary with the age of the lentil.

Curry Lentils & Kale
Curry Lentils & Kale

This hearty and healthy Indian style dish is quick-easy to make, and it's tasty.

Koushry (Rice & Lentils)
Koushry (Rice & Lentils)

A scrumptious side dish made with lentils and chopped onions.

Faki (Hellenic Lentil Soup)
Faki (Hellenic Lentil Soup)

Nice vegan soup. Interesting method, surprising a bit. I used fresh oregano. Thanks.

Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers
Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers

These hearty, plant-based Lentil Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers combine earthy lentils, nutty rice, and sweet potatoes with savory mushrooms and spinach. Perfect for a wholesome meal, they’re easy to prepare and grill to a crisp, golden finish. Serve with fresh greens or your favorite toppings for a satisfying, nutrient-packed burger.

Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)

This is a "three-ingredient" anti-inflammatory Lebanese-inspired side dish (or vegetarian main) made with brown rice, lentils, and caramelized onions. Instant pot ready directions included.

Butternut, Chickpea & Lentil Curry
Butternut, Chickpea & Lentil Curry

This North Indian curry is scrumptious, full of protein, fibre and Irion, packed with flavor. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish with some naan or crusty bread.

Vegetable Soup with Lentils (Vegan)
Vegetable Soup with Lentils (Vegan)

Vegan lentil vegetable soup with mushrooms, potato, carrots, celery, and bell pepper, simmered in herbed broth. Half-pureed for body, lifted with fresh lemon juice.

Sweet & Spicy Lentil Stew
Sweet & Spicy Lentil Stew

A savory and delicious stew that's made with red lentils, basmati rice, potatoes and pinch of hungarian paprika.

Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables
Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables

I like natural flavors of veggies without any seasoning inc. salt.. I often steam them and serve them as a side to other dishes.. sometimes they are tossed into the soup like in this example.. you may steam various veggies in various seasons of the year..

Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry
Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry

Warm, cozy and delicious. Used hot curry powder to add extra hint to the dish. Had it with homemade nan bread, yum!

Cashews, Lentils & Brown Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Cashews, Lentils & Brown Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

The combination of cashews, lentils, brown rice and other spices was delicious. Right balance of the flavor and the texture, we used cherry tomatoes instead, that's what we had on hand. It's a tasty yet nutritious meal.

Chickpea, Lentil & Winter Squash Stew
Chickpea, Lentil & Winter Squash Stew

It was so flavorful, instead of broth, we used canned tomato. Served the stew with homemade whole wheat bread, yum.

Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette

Packed with deliciousness and goodness. A great side dish to go with any main courses, or it can be served as a vegetarian main dish as well.

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