You'll love these delicious and healthy lentil recipes that bring simple ingredients together in easy, everyday meals. Lentils work well in soups and warm dishes, and they add a nice texture that fits many cooking styles.
These lentil recipes are perfect for quick meals and relaxed dinners, and they make good use of ingredients most people already have at home. Lentils cook quickly and are easy to keep on hand, so they’re a helpful staple for busy days.
This collection offers a mix of light dishes and hearty options. If you keep lentils in your cupboard or if you want to explore new ways to cook them, check them out. I’m sure you’ll find some lentil recipes you love!
Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice
Mujadara (or Mujaddara) is a simple yet delicious Lebanese Recipe made with Lentils and Rice and flavored with caramelized crispy onions.
It is extremely easy to make with only a few simple ingredients, which you probably already have in your pantry. Additionally, this beautiful dish is inexpensive to prepare, packed with nutrients, and gluten-free.
To learn more: Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice Recipe
Mercimek Koftesi - Vegan Lentil Meatballs
Mercimek Köftesi (Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs) is a healthy and flavourful Turkish dish made with fine bulgur, red lentils, onions, tomato & red pepper paste, and spices. These aromatic vegetarian meatballs are inexpensive and very easy to make. They are usually served as an appetiser, a healthy snack, or a part of a mezze platter.
To learn more: Mercimek Köftesi (Vegan Lentil Meatballs)
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Mediterranean Lentil Soup is a healthy, yet incredibly flavoursome dish made with green lentils, onions, carrots, and celery cooked in a tomato-based broth.
It is flavoured with bay leaves and cumin and then brightened with a generous amount of lemon juice.To learn more: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Red Lentil Soup
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi in Turkish) is a light, nutritious, and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables, spices, and stock. This extremely delicious & creamy soup is super easy to make, and ready in just 30 minutes, a perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner!
To learn more: Turkish Red Lentil Soup - Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi
Dal Palak - Spinach Dal
Dal Palak (or Spinach Dal) is a comforting and delicious Indian curry made with red lentils, spinach, and spices.
This super healthy & nutritious dish is the perfect weekday meal and also a perfect comfort food for cold winter nights.
To learn more: Dal Palak - Spinach Dal
Ezogelin Soup
Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup) is a spicy and buttery legume soup made with lentils, bulgur, rice, stock, and tomato paste. This hearty and absolutely delicious soup is a Turkish cuisine favorite, especially during the cold winter days. It is typically served with Turkish flatbreads such as Bazlama - Turkish Flatbread or Greek Pita Bread, butter and chili sauce, and lemon wedges on the side.
To learn more: Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup)
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