20 Tasty Lentil Recipes (2024)

This 30-minute coconut lentil curry is one of our most popular lentil recipes to date. It’s a fast and easy dinner idea that’s healthy and full of flavor. One of our fan favorites, we hear things like:“This is a new favorite!”and“Absolutely LOVED IT! Definitely am making again.”It’s surprising how much humble brown lentils can inspire so much enthusiasm!

One of our favorite recipes? A greatlentil salad! Here the flavor pops with tangy and savory notes, pairing tender lentils with a zippy white wine vinegar Dijon dressing, crunchy cucumber, fresh tomatoes, and salty feta. It stays flavorful in the fridge for days, making leftovers evenbetter!

Masoor dal is Indian for “red lentils”: and man is this recipe good! It’s an authentic Indian lentil recipe from Chef Asma Khan, the force behind the all-women staffed London restaurantDarjeeling Expressand author of the cookbookAsma’s Indian Kitchen. These red lentils are equal parts flavorful and cozy: serve them with naan or chipati for dipping.

Lentils in tacos? Heck yes! These vibrant Instant Pot tacos with smoky lentils and rice are a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe that carnivores enjoy too! The lentils are meaty and savory, and topped crunchy fresh veggies and salsa.

This healthy baked sweet potato recipe with Moroccan lentils is exceptional! The sweet potatoes are baked whole, until flaky and tender. Then they’re topped with lentils mixed with Moroccan flavors: cumin seeds, cinnamon paprika and harissa, and veggies, then smothered in a creamy Lemon Tahini Saucethat brings it all together.

This curry lentil soup is perfect for anytime! It’s full of hearty red lentils and root vegetables, and the broth is swirled with red curry paste and coconut milk. With all the texture and flavor going on, it feels rich and luxurious.

If there’s one food that always satisfies, it’s a great lentil soup. Got a bag of split red lentils? Here’s exactly what to make: this simpleRed Lentil Soup! It’s deliciously hearty, featuring aromatic vegetables, lemon and a hint of smoked paprika.

This lentil shepherd’s pie is cozy comfort food to the max! Imagine: a creamy gravy filled with tender vegetables, lentils and scented with fennel and sage. Then a fluffy layer of Yukon gold potatoes, topped with freshrosemary. It’s layered together in a baking dish and then baked until golden.

Lentils on nachos: why not? These loaded vegan nachos are the best because they’re piled high with smoky, meaty lentils, crunchy veggies, and topped with ourvegan nacho cheese. To keep them healthy, look for organic corn chips with minimal ingredients (ideally corn, oil, and salt).

One of our most special lentil recipes is this Ethiopian red lentil curry calledmesir wat. It’s similar to Indian curry, but is flavored with cardamom and ginger. Serve over rice for a hearty meal.

Next up in our lentil recipes: more tacos! These “verde” lentil tacos are color-themed (green!), featuring green lentils, green cabbage, and a bright green cilantro drizzle. Bring on the green!

This hearty butternut squash lentil soup comes together in about an hour and is perfect for serving on colder winter days. It’s filled with nutrient-rich foods like lentils, butternut squash, leeks, and chard: and a splash of white wine for some class.

Now for one of our showstopper lentil recipes: these lentil stuffed sweet potatoes! Imagine: the savory sweet combination of sweet potatoes stuffed with black lentils, fresh herbs and tangy goat cheese. It’s one of our house favorites over here.

This carefree salad is a mix of black lentils, crunchy vegetables, and feta cheese, covered in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s sophisticated, yet simple, and keeps everyone at the table coming back for more.

Looking for aneasy lunchor dinner recipe? Here’s one that’s super simple and totally customizable: a Brown Lentil Bowl! This recipe results in perfectly seasoned, tender lentils. You can eat them as-is, or add them as a component to tacos, salads, and more.

This easy dal makhani recipe uses canned beans and black lentils to shorten the cook time for this flavorful vegetarian dish. It’s super savory and rich, featuring lots of garlic, ginger, and garam masala. Serve with naan and enjoy!

This lentil soup cooks down red lentils until they form a creamy body, then it’s garnished with lemon juice and cilantro. It’s an easy vegetarian dinner recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side salad or fresh bread for a full meal.

These smoky lentils and rice are featured in two of our lentil recipes: our incredible vegan nachos and Instant Pot lentil tacos! When we developed this smoky lentils and rice recipe, it was too delicious not to use more than once. So we created a few recipes with it! Here’s the base recipe so you can dream up your own creations.

And to round out these lentil recipes, this hearty lentil stew! The broth is flavored with tangy fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika, and it’s full of vegetables and hearty lentils. It was a big hit over here, as lentil recipes usually are! It makes a simple lunch or dinner that’s nourishing for the body — and the soul, too.

ThisFrench lentil salad is full of flavor and so versatile: it works as a healthy lunch idea or a simple side dish for dinners. It’s perfect as asummery saladto eat on the patio, or you can eat it in the dead of winter. It’s covered in a zingy Dijon dressing and paired with shallots, goat cheese and mint.