Middle Eastern30 minutesEasy4.8
Red Lentil Soup
Warming red lentil soup with cumin, turmeric and lemon. Budget-friendly and nourishing.
- · Red lentils
- · Onion
- · Garlic
- +5 more ingredients
Recipes with Lentils
Lentils are one of the most affordable, nutritious, and satisfying ingredients you can cook with. From warming red lentil soup and creamy lentil dal to French lentil salad and hearty lentil bolognese, these recipes prove that budget-friendly can also mean delicious. Lentils need no soaking and cook in 20–30 minutes. Get more ideas with our AI recipe generator.
Recipes
Indian35 minutesEasy4.7
Lentil Dal
Comfort bowl of spiced lentils with tomatoes and coconut milk. Serve over rice.
- · Green lentils
- · Coconut milk
- · Tomatoes
- +5 more ingredients
French30 minutesEasy4.8
French Lentil Salad
Puy lentil salad with roasted vegetables and mustard vinaigrette. Great warm or cold.
- · Puy lentils
- · Roasted carrots
- · Celery
- +5 more ingredients
Italian40 minutesEasy4.5
Lentil Bolognese
Hearty meat-free Bolognese sauce with lentils and vegetables. Serve over pasta.
- · Green lentils
- · Canned tomatoes
- · Onion
- +6 more ingredients
Middle Eastern30 minutesEasy4.8
Red Lentil Soup
Warming red lentil soup with cumin, turmeric and lemon. Budget-friendly and nourishing.
- · Red lentils
- · Onion
- · Garlic
- +5 more ingredients
Indian35 minutesEasy4.7
Lentil Dal
Comfort bowl of spiced lentils with tomatoes and coconut milk. Serve over rice.
- · Green lentils
- · Coconut milk
- · Tomatoes
- +5 more ingredients
French30 minutesEasy4.8
French Lentil Salad
Puy lentil salad with roasted vegetables and mustard vinaigrette. Great warm or cold.
- · Puy lentils
- · Roasted carrots
- · Celery
- +5 more ingredients
Italian40 minutesEasy4.5
Lentil Bolognese
Hearty meat-free Bolognese sauce with lentils and vegetables. Serve over pasta.
- · Green lentils
- · Canned tomatoes
- · Onion
- +6 more ingredients
Middle Eastern30 minutesEasy4.8
Red Lentil Soup
Warming red lentil soup with cumin, turmeric and lemon. Budget-friendly and nourishing.
- · Red lentils
- · Onion
- · Garlic
- +5 more ingredients
Indian35 minutesEasy4.7
Lentil Dal
Comfort bowl of spiced lentils with tomatoes and coconut milk. Serve over rice.
- · Green lentils
- · Coconut milk
- · Tomatoes
- +5 more ingredients
French30 minutesEasy4.8
French Lentil Salad
Puy lentil salad with roasted vegetables and mustard vinaigrette. Great warm or cold.
- · Puy lentils
- · Roasted carrots
- · Celery
- +5 more ingredients
Italian40 minutesEasy4.5
Lentil Bolognese
Hearty meat-free Bolognese sauce with lentils and vegetables. Serve over pasta.
- · Green lentils
- · Canned tomatoes
- · Onion
- +6 more ingredients
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Frequently asked questions
Do lentils need to be soaked?
No. Unlike beans, lentils don't require soaking. Just rinse them and cook directly. Red lentils cook fastest (15–20 min); green and brown take 25–35 min.
Are lentils high in protein?
Yes. Lentils contain about 18g of protein per cooked cup, making them one of the best plant-based protein sources.
What can I make with lentils?
Soups, dal, curries, salads, bolognese, lentil tacos, stuffed peppers, and grain bowls are all great options.