11 Lentil Recipes to Try

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

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José Picayo

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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

Christopher Baker

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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

Con Poulos

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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

Yunhee Kim

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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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Kana Okada

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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

José Picayo

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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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James Baigrie

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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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Christopher Baker

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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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Quentin Bacon

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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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Miha Matei

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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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Kana Okada

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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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11 Lentil Recipes to Try

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Red Lentil Curry

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Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage

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Barley and Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese

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Lentil Fritter Pitas With Red Cabbage Slaw

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Winter Lentil Soup

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Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes

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Lentil Stew With Oranges

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Balsamic-Glazed Pork With Lentils

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Salmon With Warm Lentil Salad

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Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

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Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils

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11 Lentil Recipes to Try

1 of 12

Red Lentil Curry

2 of 12

Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage

3 of 12

Barley and Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese

4 of 12

Lentil Fritter Pitas With Red Cabbage Slaw

5 of 12

Winter Lentil Soup

6 of 12

Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes

7 of 12

Lentil Stew With Oranges

8 of 12

Balsamic-Glazed Pork With Lentils

9 of 12

Salmon With Warm Lentil Salad

10 of 12

Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

11 of 12

Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils

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