Need some new Lentil Recipes? This post is full of tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian lentil recipes!
If you’re digging into your pantry because of quarantine fears just know that I understand how your feelings. A lot of us are feeling the very same thing. Take care of yourself, take care of the people you love, take care of the people around you.
So you’ve got a bag of lentils, or you maybe have 10 bags of lentils, but now what? What recipes were you planning to make? Do they seem old and boring?
HAVE NO FEAR I have Lentil Recipes For You!
What were you planning on making with lentils? Do you need some new Lentil Recipes? I have you covered my friends! This collection of lentil recipes is sure to have a recipe that will grab your attention!
Vegetarian Lentil Recipes
There are a LOT of vegetarian recipes to choose from here. From soups to Indian dishes to meat replacements. We’ve got something for everyone.
And if you’re a meat-eater?
We have Non-Vegetarian Ideas too
Yes, you can cook and serve lentils with meat! That’s a double punch of protein for you!
What are lentils? This Cooking Light article has a lot of good information on Lentils and why you want to include them in your diet. Give it a read!
How to Cook Lentils
Unlike beans, lentils practically cook themselves. No soaking or pre-boiling needed! You can add them to soups and let them cook down to a mush. OR cook them until they are just fork tender for a side dish!
A collection Of Lentil Recipes
This list of delicious Lentil Recipes includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Lentil Recipes
Be sure to scroll down for NON-vegetarian lentil recipes!
Madras Lentils—an Indian-inspired lentil dish packed with flavor and texture!
This hearty vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils, and whole grains. Perfect comforting vegan soup full of flavor and nutrients!
A simple hearty Lentil Soup!
A family favorite!
This vegan taco “meat” is made with dried lentils and pecans and is seasoned just right.
Pressure Cooker Vegan Lentil Chili is a healthy and filling hot meal, packed with loads of flavor, that can be on your table in less than 30 minutes.
Homey, soothing and comforting is the best way to describe my Pressure Cooker Armenian Lentil Soup. Fragrant, spices, herbs and lentils, make this stew a “stick to your ribs” meal. Perfect for Vegans and Vegetarians.
A flavourful and nourishing lentil ragu made with dried green lentils. Perfect for using in all your favourite Italian recipes.
Super spicy and vegan moong dal tadka or Indian dal recipe. This economical and flavorsome yellow moong dal curry is just as delicious as the best restaurant version.
This delicious Red Lentil Dahl recipe is ready in just 25 minutes in 1-pot! It’s a comforting Indian curry that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.
This vegan shepherd’s pie is packed with plant-based protein and incredible flavors! It’s so easy to make, and ready in under an hour. Serve this for special occasions, a wintery dinner, or pack it for lunch. Great for meal prep, and suitable for freezing.
Here’s the best vegan chili recipe that you will find! It’s sooo easy to make, requires very simple ingredients, cheap, and delicious! Make this on cold winter days to warm yourself up.
This Easy Lentil Soup is made with a combination of pantry essentials plus fresh ingredients for a versatile, delicious, year-round soup recipe the whole family will love.
This healthy vegan lentil soup is easy to make and nutrient-dense. It is packed with vegetables and perfect for Meatless Monday or anyone on a plant-based diet.
This hearty vegan creamy Red Lentil Soup recipe is not just good, it's also good for you, and very easy to make in your pressure cooker or on the stove top. This easy Red Lentil Soup will have you making it again and again.
If you like dal, you're going to love this Langar Ki Dal, which is the creamiest, most flavorful way to combine and cook two dals in your Instant pot!
These Lentil & Cauliflower Tacos are so good, you won’t miss the meat. They’re Vegan too.
Meatless Monday dinner is sorted with this delicious, healthy and hearty Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry. It’s an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Great for vegans!
These vegan air fryer lentil sliders are the perfect plant-based recipe for spring BBQs, picnics, and parties. They’re great alone or on burgers and bagels!
This lentil soup is so thick, hearty, and full of flavor.
If you just need basic cooking instructions this one is for you!
A unique and tasty lentil dish.
Non-Vegetarian Lentil Recipes
These are fun recipes that combine the pantry staple lentils with meats for flavorful nutritious dishes!
One of our favorite weeknight dinner recipes, Sausage, Lentil, and Rice Skillet is an easy recipe with just a few ingredients. Even our children love it. It is a fast and easy recipe that your whole family will enjoy!
A healthy, filling, spicy and delicious beef soup recipe with yellow split lentils, vegetables and lots of spices
Scottish red lentil soup is a common soup in Scotland, perfect for cold days! Can be made vegan!
Ready to cook in only 5 minutes, this lentil soup will be a regular menu item in no time. Easily made vegan!
A hearty delicious homemade bean soup that will have them coming back for seconds. It's one of those recipes that is even better the second day. Any leftovers can be frozen for those nights when you're too tired or busy to cook.
A creative twist on baked beans!
Mmmm soup and crispy shrimp!
This soup features a North African Sausage but you can easily sub in Italian Sausage instead!