11 Lentil Recipes to Try
Red Lentil Curry
Potatoes, carrots, and lentils simmered in an Indian-inspired sauce make a satisfying meatless dinner.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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