43 red lentil recipes

Red lentil dal with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, green chili, and lemon. A warming, naturally vegan lentil stew with Indian-inspired spices.

Spiced red lentil veggie burgers with Cajun seasoning, garlic, and fresh herbs. Cook lentils until they break down, mix with breadcrumbs, then grill or pan-fry until crispy.

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.

Red pepper and lentil pasta sauce braised in red wine with garlic, onion, and basil, then pureed silky smooth. A hearty vegan sauce packed with plant protein and bold flavor.

Red lentil dal with a fragrant tadka of cumin seeds, onions, garlic, and cayenne fried in ghee, poured sizzling over smooth lentil puree. Classic Indian comfort food with bold spiced butter.

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.

Hearty Moroccan-spiced lentil chili with orange, cinnamon, cardamom and fresh vegetables. Pressure cooker ready in minutes, served over couscous for a warming vegetarian weeknight meal.

Curried lentils with rhubarb and sweet potatoes, baked until piping hot and garnished with coconut. A unique vegetarian curry where tart rhubarb balances earthy lentils and warm spices.

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

Lentil stew recipe from my German mother! One of my favorites German dishes ever. Pour over spaetzle, noodles, or rice.

Lentil savoy stew: a vegan one-pan braise of lentils, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and steamed kale, warmed with cinnamon. High-fiber, plant-powered weeknight dinner.

Layered red lentil and spinach casserole topped with sliced tomatoes and baked under nonfat yogurt. A high-protein vegetarian main dish with just five ingredients.

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.

Red lentils, grated turnip, egg whites, and whole wheat breadcrumbs baked until golden and firm. A hearty vegetarian pie with just 5 ingredients that proves plant-based comfort food can be dead simple.

Lentil pasta sauce: hearty meatless tomato sauce with lentils, oregano, and a kick of hot sauce, perfect for vegan or vegetarian pasta night. Protein-rich alternative to classic meat ragu.

False Fish is a clever vegetarian dish of rice and red lentils pressed overnight, sliced, breaded, and pan-fried golden to mimic crispy fish steaks. Serve with parsley sauce.