35+ Yummy Lentil Recipes

Let's start with one of my favorite Italian pasta dishes that's super filling and full of flavor. This one-pot pasta with lentils makes a terrific family meal ready in no time.

This delicious, slightly spicy Lebanese lentil soup (Shorbat Adas) is a supreme example of how to turn inexpensive ingredients into a fabulous healthy meal. We love it because it’s deliciously thick, warming, and a breeze to make with just a handful of cupboard essentials.

The flavors in this vegan lentil soup will surprise you in a big way! The veggies and the protein-packed lentils are cooked in a rich cherry tomato broth amped up with plenty of aromatic dried herbs.

This soup uses red lentils, pepper, tomatoes, curry powder, fresh cilantro, and it's sure to please your taste buds. Don't forget crusty bread for dunking!

What about turning your lentils into a salad? This light, irresistible lentil tabbouleh is anything but ordinary! it’s a healthy salad that’s full of fresh flavor in every bite.

This fragrant Mediterranean lentil soup uses basic ingredients and it’s deliciously thick and full of warming ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and aromatic herbs. It’s also vegan, healthy, and economical.

In this soup the red lentils are combined with Swiss chard, garlic, and broth infused with cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Bright lemon juice and fresh coriander make the perfect final touches.

This salad is made with hearty lentils, feta, tomatoes, cucumber and drizzled with a beautiful lemon salad dressing. How delicious is that?!

Filled with plant-based protein and laced with bold flavors and creamy coconut milk, this spicy lentil soup is deliciously thick, comforting and full of nutrients.

In this hearty and decadent lentil bolognese the sauce is made with lentils and packs so much flavor that you won't even miss the meat!

You'll love how the combination of tender sweet carrots and hearty lentils makes this soup delicious and filling. A perfect family meal during busy winter nights!

The base of these easy veggie burgers is green lentils and Jerusalem artichokes. it makes a delicious and satisfying winter meal!

This red lentil pasta recipe makes a delicious family meal that uses healthy everyday ingredients. It’s the perfect blend between chunky pasta and smooth soup, deliciously filling and slightly spicy.

This hearty lentil kale soup is a must-make for soup season! Packed with plant-based protein and fresh kale, it makes a warming, nourishing soup that is full of flavor and texture.

You can use lentils to stuff your veggies like in these soft baked sweet potatoes topped with spicy-sweet-smoky green lentils and drizzled with tahini sauce. The combination of flavors and texture is super delicious!

This sweet potato lentil soup makes a healthy filling family meal that uses seasonal sweet potatoes and protein-packed lentils. It’s rich, nourishing, and absolutely delicious.

These falafels are made with greens lentils and ground sunflower seeds. Enjoy them all on their own or tuck them into wraps and generously drizzle with smoky tomato aioli.

This instant oot lentil soup is a new staple in our cold weather recipe rotation. Packed with lentils and fresh veggies, it's warming, nourishing and full of flavor.

If you love green lentils, I'm sure you'll love this soup. It requires mainly cupboard ingredients, minimal effort, but the touch of of ginger, cumin, and coriander makes it so flavorful.

These stuffed baked eggplant with Moroccan-spiced lentils are packed with protein and make the perfect side dish or entrée. And they look so scrumptious and hearty!

This carrot, walnut & red lentil hummus is a nutritional powerhouse of a dip and it's absolutely delicious served chilled with an array of crisp, refreshing crudités.

These lentil balls use canned lentils and the process to make them iis so easy: blend, shape, bake. They're so versatile and filled with flavour.

This smoky protein-packed soup is perfect for cozy, cold winter nights when you’re craving something hearty and comforting yet healthy. It’s also vegetarian, vegan and gluten free for all to enjoy.

I love these stuffed peppers full of lentils, couscous, basil and feta! They’re simple to make and make a terrific vegetatian light meal.

This lentil recipe is an incredible creamy coconut lentil curry made with just two spices. It's easy, economical and tastes amazing.

This hummus is creamy, tangy, and nicely spiced with turmeric and other curry spices, because if you run out of chickpeas, you still can whip up a fantastic dippable snack.

This would make the perfect meal when you’re craving something quick, healthy, and filling, making it ideal for weeknight meals. Vegans and meat-eaters alike will love it.

Spicy and full of goodness, this delicious Middle Eastern lentil soup will transport you to exotic places. It’s thick, filling, and full of flavor, yet simple and easy to prepare.

Red lentils and pumpkin purée serve as the base in these lovely and crispy patties. They get pulsed with a flavorful mixture of fresh herbs, aromatic spices, oat flour, lemon juice, red onion, and garlic. YUM.

In this Moroccan soup we've got turmeric, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and smoked paprika which makes this soup extra cozy! It's also freezer-friendly and made in just one pot!

Made with chickpeas and brown lentils, this incredible vegan main dish takes only 15 minutes of prep time and has an incredible texture and flavor!

This filling red lentil dal is one of the best options for those busy days when you don’t have time to cook dinner from scratch. Not only is it quick, but it's inexpensive and freezes beautifully.

These meatballs are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor thanks to fresh parsley, dried herbs, tomato paste. They're perfect for a weeknight meal when you’re looking for something hearty that doesn’t require too much work.

This eye-catching Mediterranean puy lentil salad is beyond delicious. It's a Mediterranean flavorsome salad that uses puy lentils, fresh herbs, eggs and anchovies for extra flavor!

You’re going to love this vegetarian lentil tacos with roasted califlower, seasoned lentils and creamy chipotle sauce combine to make a delicious taco!

In this warming lentil stew the French lentils are cooked in a comforting tomato broth until tender and plump. It's an incredibly satisfying dish, and you can serve it over brown rice or alongside a warm baguette.