153 red lentil recipes

Vegan lentil and buckwheat slice with red lentils, roasted buckwheat groats, carrot, and a savory Marmite kick. Naturally gluten-free and packed with fiber.

Whole wheat spaghetti with red lentils, sauteed spinach, and toasted pine nuts. A protein-packed vegetarian pasta dinner with lemon brightness and a hint of nutmeg.

Fettuccine with red lentil sauce simmered with canned tomatoes, garlic, and a surprising pinch of cinnamon. A high-protein, plant-based pasta dinner ready in under an hour.

Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian stewed fava bean dish simmered with red lentils, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hearty, vegan, and high in protein.

Savory lentils soaked overnight and simmered tender with sauteed onions in olive oil or bacon fat and a dash of hot sauce. A simple, hearty side dish with just 5 ingredients.

Red lentils simmer with sautéed peppers, onions, and berbere spice in ghee for this protein-rich Ethiopian main dish ready in an hour.

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.

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

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.

Lentil and five vegetable stew with leeks, carrots, tomatoes, corn, and broccoli. A quick vegan high-fiber one-pot meal ready in 30 minutes using pre-cooked lentils.

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

A simple but delicious curry dish that gets its unique and amazing flavor from the variety of herbs and spices its made with.

Vegetarian red lentil burgers bound with breadcrumbs, onion, and garlic. A simple high-protein meatless patty that pan-fries up crisp on the outside and tender within.

Easy lentil chili with brown lentils, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes finished with red wine vinegar. A hearty vegan one-pot meal packed with plant protein.

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.

This is a Middle Eastern soup, typical of the simple foods served in the desert regions. Serve with pita bread and a grain or vegetable dish for a simple meal. This soup is also food served cold, stuffed into a pita bread.