Lentil Recipes

Lentils are quick-cooking, tasty and loaded with protein and fiber. Keep our recipes with lentils in your back pocket for when you need a quick meal!

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    One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

    3 reviews

    This curry soup might be vegan, but it's still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss some chicken and chicken broth into the recipe. —Kijan Zendi, San Diego, California

    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

    1 review

    I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon...


    How to Make Easy Lentil Soup

    With smoky bacon, tender lentils and plenty of veggies, this easy lentil soup recipe is an affordable meal that you...


    Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash

    1 review

    Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes...


    Curry Pomegranate Protein Bowl

    1 review

    This recipe is simple and beautiful. It uses a lot of unique flavors that, when blended together, create an out-of-this-world...

    Pressure-Cooker Lentil Pumpkin Soup

    4 reviews

    Plenty of herbs and spices brighten up my hearty pumpkin soup. It?s just the thing we need on nippy days...


    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili

    1 review

    This recipe has been in my family for a number of years, and it's still a hit today. The smoky...

    Quick and Easy Vegetable Potpie

    3 reviews

    This meatless Monday superstar comes together quickly and is inexpensive as well. My 4-year-old always asks for seconds! You can...


    How to Make Vegan Lentil Soup

    You'll love this flavorful, warm and comforting vegan lentil soup recipe whether you follow a plant-based diet or not.


    Pressure-Cooker Greek-Style Lentil Soup

    1 review

    This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! —Mary Smith, Columbia,...


    Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew

    1 review

    This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a...

    Lentil Taco Cups

    4 reviews

    My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me make fun and easy hand-held snacks. These festive vegetarian cups are...


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    Greek-Style Lentil Soup

    3 reviews

    This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if...


    27 Cozy Lentil Soup Recipes

    Feel comfy, cozy this winter with some help from these lentil soup recipes. From classic vegetable lentil to new takes...


    Lentil Sloppy Joes

    8 reviews

    When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My...


    French Lentil and Carrot Soup

    10 reviews

    It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe...

    20 Incredible Lentil Recipes

    Whether you buy 'em red, green, brown or black, these hearty lentil recipes make the most of those itty-bitty pulses.


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    1 review

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...


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    Ham and Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    This lentil soup with ham is a combination of two soup recipes I came across and adapted. I often serve...


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Beef Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here...


    Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls

    5 reviews

    An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon


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    Beef and Lentil Chili

    4 reviews

    Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret...


    Lentil-Tomato Soup

    52 reviews

    Double the recipe and share this hearty soup with neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights. I serve it...

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    Vegetable Lentil Soup

    4 reviews

    Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils...


    Lentil Loaf

    5 reviews

    This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won't miss the meat. And it's packed with fiber and nutrients. —Tracy Fleming,...


    Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew

    8 reviews

    I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...


    Beef Barley Lentil Soup

    32 reviews

    I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad....


    Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

    13 reviews

    I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this sweet potato lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    2 reviews

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...