11 Lentil Recipes to Try

Red Lentil Curry, one of RS's great lentil recipes

Red lentils and vegetables simmer until tender in a sauce with ginger, garlic, scallions, and curry powder.

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José Picayo

Full of fiber, protein, iron, and vitamin B, lentils are inexpensive and make a great meat substitute or side dish.

1 of 11 José Picayo

Red Lentil Curry

Potatoes, carrots, and lentils simmered in an Indian-inspired sauce make a satisfying meatless dinner.

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Stew With Lentils, Mustard Greens and Sausage

2 of 11 Christopher Baker

Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage

This hearty one-pot meal is as healthy as it is tasty—it’s filled with mustard greens, sweet potatoes, and lentils.

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3 of 11 Con Poulos

Barley and Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese

Nutty, chewy barley complements the tender lentils and provides a nice contrast to the crisp lettuce.

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4 of 11 Yunhee Kim

Lentil Fritter Pitas With Red Cabbage Slaw

Use lentils, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, and bread crumbs to form the meat-free patties.

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5 of 11 Kana Okada

Winter Lentil Soup

There’s loads of flavor in this hearty yet healthy soup stocked with leeks, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and kale.

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6 of 11 José Picayo

Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes

Brighten up this rich, comforting meal by serving with yogurt, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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7 of 11 James Baigrie

Lentil Stew With Oranges

Bulk up the stew with thinly sliced chorizo; a final squeeze of fresh orange juice adds sweet citrus flavor.

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8 of 11 Christopher Baker

Balsamic-Glazed Pork With Lentils

Toss the lentils with apple, celery, parsley, and lemon juice for a refreshing, crisp side that perks up the roast pork.

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9 of 11 Quentin Bacon

Salmon With Warm Lentil Salad

A piquant dressing of red wine vinegar, mustard, red onion, parsley, and olive oil jazzes up the lentil and arugula salad.

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10 of 11 Miha Matei

Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

Mix tender lentils with garlic and sweet potato to lend earthy flavors to mild fish.

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11 of 11 Kana Okada

Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils

Garlic, ginger, and cumin spice up the lentils, complementing the coriander-seasoned fish perfectly.

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11 Lentil Recipes to Try

Red Lentil Curry

Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage

Barley and Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese

Lentil Fritter Pitas With Red Cabbage Slaw

Winter Lentil Soup

Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes

Lentil Stew With Oranges

Balsamic-Glazed Pork With Lentils

Salmon With Warm Lentil Salad

Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils

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11 Lentil Recipes to Try

Red Lentil Curry

Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage

Barley and Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese

Lentil Fritter Pitas With Red Cabbage Slaw

Winter Lentil Soup

Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes

Lentil Stew With Oranges

Balsamic-Glazed Pork With Lentils

Salmon With Warm Lentil Salad

Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils

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