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Here is a collection of our best lentil recipes. From soups and salads to classic lentil main dishes, you can find many tasty recipes here. So, whether you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of lentil soup or a healthy lentil salad made with fresh ingredients, this collection has you covered.
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Benefits Of Lentils
- A good source of protein: Lentils are an excellent plant-based source of protein meaning they’re a great addition to vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.
- Full of nutrients: Lentils are packed with nutrients including iron, magnesium, B vitamins and potassium.
- Help with digestion: Lentils can promote digestive health due to their high fiber content.
- Affordable: Lentils are an affordable source of nutrition, making them accessible to a wide range of people.
Different Types Of Lentils
There are many types of lentils out there and some are more popular than the others. Here are a few types of lentils that we usually use:
- Red lentils: These lentils are orange or red in color and cook relatively quickly and tend to get mushy when boiled, making them ideal for making soups.
- Brown Lentils: These are the most commonly available lentils and are often used in a variety of dishes. They have a mild, earthy flavor and maintain their shape well when cooked. Brown lentils are suitable for soups, stews and salads.
- Green Lentils: These lentils have a slightly peppery and nutty flavor. They hold their shape when cooked and have a firmer texture compared to brown lentils. Green lentils are often used in salads and side dishes.
Best Lentil Recipes To Try
Moroccan Style Red Lentil Soup
Moroccan Style Red Lentil Soup
Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
Mujadara Lebanese Lentil Rice With Crispy Onions
Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
Vegan Turkish Lentil Balls (Mercimek Koftesi)
Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)
Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Easy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup
Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe
Curry Lentil Soup
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Mercimek Corbasi)
Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe
Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe
Avocado Lentil Salad
Ash Reshteh Persian Noodle Soup
Ash Reshteh Recipe (Persian Noodle Soup)
Persian Eggplant Soup Ash-e Bademjan
Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan
Quick Vegetarian Chili
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
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Best Lentil Recipes To Try
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can make the soup recipes in advance and enjoy them later.
- To make any of these recipes vegetarian, simply leave out the meat.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The lentil shepherd’s pie and lentil curry were both absolutely delicious. The lentils were perfectly cooked and had amazing flavor.
Saving this post to try out some of the recipes. The meatballs look amazing and we can’t wait to try them. Great post – thanks for sharing!
Mujadra is one of my absolute favorites. Definitely gonna try out the soups now too!
This is a great roundup of recipes. I want to try so many of them.
The only way I’ve ever eaten lentils is in soup with ham, so I’m looking forward to trying some of the recipes on this list!