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Lentil dinner recipes

Discover Pinterest’s 10 best ideas and inspiration for Lentil dinner recipes. Get inspired and try out new things.
Lentil Bolognese Recipe (Vegan + Gluten Free)

This easy lentil bolognese recipe is filled with flavor and a great way to switch up pasta, plus it comes together in under 30 minutes!

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Lentil Shepherd's Pie

The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!

Coconut Lentil Curry

Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry made using authentic Indian vegan and gluten-free ingredients that go perfectly with rice or flat bread.

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice

536 · 60 minutes · A healthy, vegetarian, gluten free dinner the whole family will love! You won't miss the meat in this easy to make, One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 15 ounce can Black beans
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle, ground
  • 1 Cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Corn, frozen
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 4 ounce can Green chiles
  • 1/2 cup Green lentils, rinsed (brown or red lentils may also be used)
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes, fire roasted
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion
  • 1 Zucchini, small
Canned Goods
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth, low sodium
Pasta & Grains
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice, long grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 3/4 cup Cheese
Prepared
  • 1 cup Enchilada sauce, red
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21 Best Lentil Recipes

We have for you 21 delicious lentil recipes that are vegetarian, wholesome, and probably the best ways to eat lentils every day.

This is a wholesome, healthy, flavourful salad recipe. It's the perfect lunchtime salad, or serve it as a side at dinner. Made with lentils, carrots, herbs, nuts, olives, and raisins with a Moroccan-spiced dressing, it's so tasty!

This is a wholesome, healthy, flavourful salad recipe. It's the perfect lunchtime salad, or serve it as a side at dinner. Made with lentils, carrots, herbs, nuts, olives, and raisins with a Moroccan-spiced dressing, it's so tasty!

Lentil Pasta - Plant Based School

13 · 45 minutes · Lentil pasta or pasta with lentils is a nutritious, tasty, and wholesome Italian recipe (pasta e lenticchie) where the lentils and the pasta are cooked together in one pot.It's a perfect main dish for lunch or dinner, and the recipe is very easy. In addition, it's kid-friendly and contains all the macros to keep you healthy and satiated.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 Carrot, medium
  • 10 Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Lentils, dry green or brown
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 handful Parsley
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
Canned Goods
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 5 cups Vegetable broth
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Ditalini pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
30 Minute Baked Lentil Falafel

5 · 30 minutes · Baked Lentil Falafel! Aka your best new 30 minute dinner with mega FLAVOR, crispy crunch, and soft pillowy insides. Made with lentils, cilantro, mint, garlic, and lemon. Baked instead of fried!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 cup Brown or green lentils
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup Gently packed spinach
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 Lemon
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup Gently packed cilantro or parsley or a mix
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
Other
  • 1/4 cup Gently packed fresh mint leaves
20 Lentil Recipes (easy meals) - Plant Based School

2 · 40 minutes · Lentil curry is one of our best lentil recipes as it’s easy to make, it can be frozen for those lazy weeknights, and it’s full of flavor, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/3 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 4 Lemon, wedges
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 cup Split red lentils
  • 1 small can Tomatoes
Canned Goods
  • 1 small can Coconut milk, full fat or reduced fat
  • 2 cups Vegetable stock
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin
Dairy
  • 4 tbsp Yogurt, unsweetened dairy-free

Watch popular Lentil dinner recipes videos

Easy Vegan Red Lentil Soup
Spicy, bold, and incredibly flavorful, this Thai red lentil curry is proof that humble ingredients can work together to create magic! With a simple ingredients list, and no need to even sauté, this recipe works great for a weeknight dinner, or for meal prep. #sweetpeasandsaffron #mealprep #curry #video
A hearty bolognese doesn't have to include any meat. This vegetarian bolognese is full of lentils that makes it every bit as filling. Serve it over your favorite pasta or toss it with some zucchini noodles. Either way, it's a dinner worth dreaming of. Get the recipe at Delish.com. #delish #easy #recipe #lentil #bolognese #vegan #healthy #vegetarian #sauce #best #pasta
We want our kids to eat All The Lentils. And with this tasty one pot lentils and rice recipe, they’ll want to eat All The Lentils, too. You can make this savory side dish nearly as easily as you can cook rice. But here, you get something extra special. The nutrition is awesome. The texture is hearty but light. The broth and bright herbs add depth and freshness. #cheapdinnerideas #easydinnerrecipes #healthydinnerrecipes #vegetariandinnerrecipes