Our 25 BEST Lentil Recipes!

These 25 Healthy Lentil Recipes will not only leave you feeling satisfied but will WOW your taste buds, as well! Many of you have been asking for more recipes featuring plant-based protein, and Lentils happen to be one of my personal favorites. To me, they are comfort food.

Put away any old ideas of lentils being somber and bland- they truly are how you treat them. Here are some of our most popular, highly-rated, globally-inspired Lentil Recipes to put on your meal plan this week. Most of these are meatless with along with many vegan options as well!  Let me know your favorites in the comments below!

Top 10 Health Benefits of Lentils:

1. High in protein – 18 grams protein per cup (cooked)
2. Rich in Polyphenols-READ THIS!
3. High in Fiber – 16 grams fiber per cup (cooked)
4. High in Iron
5. High in Magnesium
6. High in Folate
7. Stabilizes blood sugar, helps prevent Diabetes
8. Energizing
9. Low in fat
10. Lowers cholesterol, heart-healthy.

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1. LENTIL DAL!

Lentil Dal is one of the most delicious, plant-based Indian meals! This version, I like to call Emerald Dal, is packed with Spinach making it especially high in nutrients and flavor! Rich, fragrant, and packed with protein, think of this Lentil Dal – like Saag Paneer, but substituting lentils instead of the Cheese! A super tasty, healthy lentil recipe that is vegan-adaptable!

2. CELERY LENTIL SALAD WITH DATES!

Celery Salad with lentils, dates and almonds – a delicious, make-ahead lentil salad recipe that keeps for several days in the fridge. Keep it vegan or add shaved pecorino!

 

3. MOROCCAN RED LENTIL QUINOA SOUP

This Moroccan Red Lentil Quinoa Soup is made with simple, humble ingredients, yet is packed full of delicious flavor! Make this in an Instant Pot or stovetop.

 

4. INDIAN SHEPHERDS PIE

Indian-Spiced Shepherd’s Pie with lentils, veggies and fragrant Garam Masala, topped with curry mashed potatoes. Truly one of the BEST lentil recipes on the blog!

5. LENTIL TABOULI SALAD

This  Lentil Tabouli Salad is infused with Middle Eastern flavors and can be made ahead.  Filling lentils are paired with summer tomatoes, lemon, mint and parsley and a unique combination of spices, and keeps for several days, perfect for midweek lunches or potlucks! Vegan and Gluten-Free

6. BERBERE CHICKEN AND ETHIOPIAN LENTILS

Berbere Chicken and Ethiopean Lentils – a flavorful, comforting Ethiopian meal that features Berbere Spice, this delicious lentil recipe is easily one of our favorites!

 

MOROCCAN LENTIL SALAD 

A delicious Lentil Salad infused with Moroccan Spices, this healthy vegan lentil salad can be made ahead and keeps for 4 days, perfect for healthy midweek lunches!

 

INDIAN LENTIL MEATBALLS (VEGAN!)

Vegan Indian Lentil Meatballs with Curry Sauce– a delicious healthy meal infused with fragrant Indian spices. Vegan and Gluten-Free!

 

SPRINGY LENTIL SALAD WITH MINT AND YOGURT

Springy Lentil Salad with Spring Veggies, Mint and Yogurt Sauce -a delicious, healthy, Greek-inspired lentil salad recipe!  Vegan adaptable and Gluten-Free!

 

MUJADARA! 

Instant Pot Mujadara – a comforting, healthy vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Moroccan spices, served with caramelized shallots, fresh veggies, pine nuts and optional yogurt. Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable.

LENTIL CAKES WITH ZHOUG YOGURT

These vegan Lentil Cakes are made with walnuts and mushrooms and topped with flavorful Zhoug yogurt. Healthy and flavorful this lentil recipe is hearty and full of flavor.

 

LENTILS WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES & KALE

Lentils with Blistered Tomatoes and Kale– a simple vegetarian lentil recipe seasoned with Middle Eastern spices & topped with feta. Healthy, tasty!

MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP (Instant Pot) 

This Middle Eastern Style Lentil Soup can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It’s vegan, gluten-free and infused with Middle Eastern Spices!

VEGAN LENTIL BOWLS WITH TAHINI SAUCE

Vegan Lentil Bowls with Tahini Dressing loaded up with seasonal veggies, greens, sprouts, almonds, avocado, fresh mint, and the best tahini sauce!  Vegan and GF

SPROUTED LENTIL BURGERS

Sprouted Lentil Burgers– these healthy guys are GRILLABLE, vegan and gluten-free adaptable. Here they are topped with pickled beets. A healthy delicious recipe, great for meal prep!

 

LENTIL POMEGRANATE SALAD (aka Palouse Caviar)

Lentil Pomegranate Salad (aka Palouse Caviar) A take on Texas Caviar, this Vegan Lentil Dip (or Salad)  aka Palouse Caviar is made black caviar lentils, pomegranate, avocado, lime. Served it with corn chips for a festive healthy, vegan GF appetizer or over greens for a hearty vegan salad!

 

WARM LENTILS WITH BEETS AND WILTED CHARD

Warm Lentils with wilted chard, roasted beets, goat cheese, and spring herbs. A simple tasty vegetarian meal!

 

LENTIL WALNUT & APPLE SALAD 

 Lentil Salad with apples, walnuts, celery root and a delicious, toasted Cumin Seed Dressing. This healthy vegan salad can be made ahead for midweek lunches or potlucks and gatherings.

 

SPICY LENTIL TAHINI WRAP 

Spicy Tahini Lentil Wrap with avocado, carrots, cabbage, and the tastiest Sriracha Tahini Sauce. Vegan and Delicious!

 

COCONUT LENTIL CURRY

This Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Infused with fragrant Indian spices, this recipe is not only delicious, it is is vegan and gluten-free!

 

BEET BRAISED LENTILS

Simple delicious, Braised Lentils with Beets – a healthy vegan stew or soup, topped with optional goat cheese, that can be served on its own, or as a side dish to fish, chicken or meat. Vegan adaptable and Gluten-free!

SEARED AHI WITH MOROCCAN LENTILS 

Seared Ahi with Moroccan Lentils – Cumin & Fennel crusted Ahi is served over Moroccan Lentils with roasted baby carrots, fresh herbs and yogurt drizzle.  Spectacular flavors!

HEALING BEET AND LENTIL SOUP

Healing Lentil Beet Soup -a simple healing vegan soup, packed full of antioxidants that aid the liver in healing our bodies. Vegan and GF.

COMFORTING RED LENTIL DAL 

Soulful, Comforting Red Lentil Dal with Sweet Potatoes and a flavorful “tempering oil”. A quick 30-minute meal that is simple to make and full of fragrant Indian spices.

 

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