23 Tasty Lentil Recipes That Go Beyond Soup

Lentils aren’t just for non meat eaters. They offer plenty of reasons to become a staple in any diet. With a range of flavorful recipes to explore, there’s something for everyone, spanning various cuisines and dishes. From lentil loaves to hearty soups, comforting stews, or inventive lentil tacos, there’s no shortage of delicious lentil recipes to enjoy this versatile ingredient.

Lentil Soup – Zuppa Di Lenticchie

This Italian lentil soup, or zuppa di lenticchie, is a flavorful minestrone packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion but especially comforting in cooler months.
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

A hearty and delicious meal, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup is simple enough to serve on busy weeknights and fancy enough for a tasty weekend dinner. This healthy, filling, warming, and delicious comfort food comes together quickly in your pressure cooker.
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Lentil Salad With Tuna

This Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you full until dinner! It’s full of Spring goodies like carrots and kale.
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Tex Mex Chicken and Lentil Casserole

Tex Mex Chicken and Lentil Casserole with veggies, southwest spices, green lentils, and seasoned chicken. This cheesy baked dish is full of flavor and family-approved.
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Salmon Burgers With Mango Slaw

Salmon Burgers packed with wild salmon, red lentils, and several aromatics for a juicy, pescatarian treat. Pan fry until golden and serve up in a bun or lettuce with mango slaw or freeze for later!
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Spicy Thai Green Curry Soup With Lentils

If you love green curry, then you’ve gotta try this spicy Thai green curry soup option. Loaded with plant-based protein, this wholesome soup is ready in less than 40 minutes.
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Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks And Potatoes

This Smoky Lentil Stew with Leeks and Potatoes (vegan) is a delicious stew recipe. Avocado Skillet is a plant based food blog embracing healthy, real, and delicious food.
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Lentil Salad

This easy lentil salad is a healthy side dish or vegetarian main. Uses French De Puy lentils & quinoa w/a tangy dressing you’ll love.
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Lentil Salad

Tender green lentils and veggies are tossed in a lemon garlic dressing in this lentil salad. It is vegan, gluten-free and great for meal-prep
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Poached Eggs & Lentil Hash

Poached Eggs and Lentil Hash is a protein-packed, meatless and gluten-free meal. Have you tried lentils for breakfast?
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Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Tacos

Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Tacos! If you like lentil tacos, then you’ll love this 30-minute version made in the Instant Pot.
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Vegan Lentil, Potato And Sausage Stew

Lentil, potato and sausage stew! This vegan lentil stew is so hearty and perfect for winter. Packed with spice and rich umami-flavor.
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Our Favorite Lentil Soup

The best lentil soup! This vegan lentil soup is one of our favorite healthy recipes. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber and vegetables.
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Burnt Aubergine Chilli

If you’re on the lookout for a super easy and smoky spiced supper, this Burnt Aubergine Chilli recipe is the one for you!
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Vegan Moussaka

Want to make a mouth-watering meat-free dish? When it comes to tickling your tastebuds, this vegan moussaka recipe will do it like no other vegan recipe you’ve ever come across.
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Lebanese Lentil Soup

This Lebanese lentil soup has the authentic flavors of the Middle East in every spoonful. You’ll need lentils, carrots, turmeric, cumin, lemon and more.
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Red Lentil Dahl With Coconut Milk

This easy red lentil dahl with coconut milk is delicious comfort food for sure. It requires only one pot, a few simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes. Served with rice or homemade naan, it’s the perfect healthy dinner option for when you’re short on time.
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Whole Masoor Dal: Brown Lentil Curry

Heartwarmingly delicious is the best to describe this whole masoor dal. It is a dal brown curry that is best enjoyed with plain basmati rice. However, any flatbread can be equally delicious to have it with.
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Juicy Vegan Lentil Loaf (Grain-Free!)

The best vegan lentil loaf should be deliciously rich, moist, juicy, and easy to make. Served with a quick maple thyme glaze, it will make this a perfect dinner meal.
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Mejadra Recipe – Vegan Rice With Lentils and Fried Onions

This mejadra recipe (or mujaddara) is a humble dish but pure comfort food. It’s simple in its preparation, inexpensive in its ingredients, but with very complex flavors, some very familiar to me (like rice and lentils), and some lovely spices (cumin and turmeric) to improve on some old favorites.
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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup is easy to make, wholesome — and vegan! Made with vegetables and spices, it takes one pot and a little prep to serve up this comforting meal.
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Marinated Lentil Salad

Marinated Lentil Salad! French green lentils tossed with herbs and a bright lemon dressing. A must for vegan meal prep and easy meals throughout the week.
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Lentil Tacos With Roasted Cauliflower

Lentil Tacos with Roasted Cauliflower and Creamy Avocado Herb Sauce. These vegan lentil tacos are packed with SO much flavor!
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