Lentils are high in protein, fiber, and iron making them a great ingredient for people who avoid meat products. We have a collection of recipes for how to use lentils in meatballs, soups, salads, pasta and more.
Check out our list of different types at the bottom of this post.
Mujadara - Rice and Lentils with Caramelized Onions
Mujadara is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with rice, lentils, and topped with fried onions. This is a simple and satisfying vegan recipe.
Lentil Soup with Moroccan Spices
You'll definitely want a second helping of this Moroccan soup filled with red lentils, tomatoes, spices and rice. Serve this with a simple salad or a loaf of crusty bread for the perfect comforting meal.
Moroccan Harira Soup
Root vegetables, spices, chickpeas and lentils come together beautifully in this Moroccan inspired Harira soup, a nutritious, filling, gluten-free and one pot meal.
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Poblano peppers are the vehicle for this healthy, exotic, and filling vegan main course. Lentils and quinoa give the filling a hearty and meaty texture.
Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad
Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad A fresh, colorful and protein loaded salad, that is great for lunch or dinner or as a side dish for your next gathering or BBQ.
Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cilantro
This bright and tasty red lentil soup recipe will become a quick favorite in your kitchen. Just 4 ingredients come together to make this healthy vegan meal.
Easy Rigatoni with Lentil Bolognese
Lentil Bolognese uses green French lentils, which stay more firm when cooked, so the resulting sauce has a meatier and hearty texture. This lentil recipe will keep you warm and comforted.
Lentil Meatballs in Tahini Turmeric Sauce
Lentil meatballs are a great vegetarian dinner recipe that keeps you satisfied. We like to use beluga lentils for this recipe, but you can use any type you have on hand.
Comforting Red Lentil Soup Recipe with Fresh Fennel and Turmeric
Red lentils serve as the base for this flavorful soup alongside shiitake mushrooms, fresh fennel, veggie broth, herbs and spices. This dinner is gluten free, vegan, and so easy to make.
Lentil Curry
Green lentils, coconut milk, fresh ginger, scallions and curry powder come together to make this flavorful vegan dinner.
Black Lentils with Glazed Roasted Carrots
Roasted orange carrots served on top of a bed of tender black lentils. A hearty and colorful vegan dinner that everyone will love.
Protein-Rich Carnival Squash Recipe
Lentils are high in protein, which makes them the perfect ingredient for a vegan or vegetarian meal. Use any type you have on hand for this stuffed squash recipe that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
Homemade Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This vegan chili recipes is a fresh take on traditional chili. Rich in plant-based protein and fiber, full of beta-carotene, it can be served alone or over rice with steamed greens. Make this healthy dinner recipe part of your regular rotation.
Beluga Lentil & Pomegranate Baba Ghanoush
Traditional baba ghanoush dip gets an upgrade with black beluga lentils and pomegranates.
Freekeh & Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Freekeh is extremely high in vitamins and minerals, making it the perfect match to lentils, veggies, and spices.
Different types of Lentils
Let’s talk about the different types of lentils…
- Black Lentils - Black lentils are also called beluga lentils because they resemble caviar once cooked. They are small, black, and great for meal prepping since they store so well and keep their shape once cooked. They’re high in fiber and protein, making them a great, healthy lentil option!
- Pardina Lentils- These have a distinct, nutty flavor that sets them apart. They’re smaller than regular brown lentils with a reddish tint and have a gorgeous yellow color inside. Since they are smaller, they cook slightly faster than brown lentils.
- Green Lentils - Green lentils or French green lentils have a slightly peppery flavor they are a bit firmer than other varieties, so they hold their shape well during cooking and take the longest to cook. They have a slight green tint with black specks.
- Brown Lentils - These are the most common lentil varieties you'll find in markets in the US and have probably the mildest flavor. We like these when we want our lentils to best absorb the spices we’re using!
- Yellow / Red Lentils - Red lentils are orange ( not sure why they call them red lentils) and thinner than other lentils. They cook very quickly, fall apart while cooking, and their color changes to yellow once cooked. They cook quickly and are great in Red Lentil Soup and Indian Inspired dishes.
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