Cooking with lentils - 77 recipes
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Linsen (Lentils, german)
![Linsen (Lentils, german)](/media/25/71/d8df678856edae89fb790c79158593be770a.jpg/tsp/linsen-lentils-german.jpg)
By alpenyodl
auch Eingebrannte Linsen, oder Specklinsen, östr
- nach Geschmack:
- 500 g Linsen (getrocknet)
- 3 Zwiebeln
- 3 Karotten
- 3-4 Knoblauchzehen
- 4 Loorbeerblätter
- 2 EL Majoran (gehäuft)
- ÖL
- Suppenwürfel
- 1-2 EL Essig
- 2 EL Senf
- Thymian, Rosmarin, Basilikum, Oregano, Dill, Estragon
- Einbrenn (eingebrannte Linsen):
- 4 EL Mehl (gehäuft)
Crockpot Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry
![Crockpot Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry](/media/8d/6f/665035ead9f6ab0e7979299cc47cd15e481d.jpg/tsp/crockpot-sweet-potato-and-lentil-curry.jpg)
By KatrinaB
This is an easy and healthy meal that will serve a crowd or keep well for lunch at work throughout the week
- 2 Cups dried lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Plentils Meatloaf Cupcakes {Allergy Friendly}
![Plentils Meatloaf Cupcakes {Allergy Friendly}](/media/46/7f/13802b1c675868332e212c51787cfc713c34.jpg/tsp/plentils-meatloaf-cupcakes-allergy-friendly.jpg)
By KeeleyMcGuireBlog
Meatloaf Cupcakes perfect to make ahead & freeze
- Meatloaf:
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 cup of Plentils Chips, after being pulsated in a food processor to a crumble (approximately 1 4oz bag)
- 1/2 cup of shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup of shredded zucchini
- 1/2 can of Italian style diced tomatoes (with basil, oregano, & garlic)
- 2 Tablespoons of ketchup
- Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons of ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon of honey mustard
- 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
Winter Lentil Soup
![Winter Lentil Soup](/media/53/c7/fdaf95ca4b717f1854ac4e66ea83e1a7d5f5.jpg/tsp/winter-lentil-soup.jpg)
By á-4084
This recipe for Winter Lentil Soup will warm you up on a cold day and fill your house with comforting aromas of lee...
- 4 leeks, white and light green parts only
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
- 6 cups water
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 cup brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup (1-ounce) grated Parmesan (optional)
Lentil Cookies
![Lentil Cookies](/media/e7/98/07cc88fd53d2730eca6382f91fb8bdc71c54.jpg/tsp/lentil-cookies.jpg)
By HazyWaters
*Cook's Note: If desired, a quarter of the whole-wheat flour can be substituted with lentil flour for a denser, st...
- Lentil Puree:
- 9 1/2 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour, approximately 2 cups*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 8 ounces sugar, approximately 1 cup
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature, approximately 3/4 cup
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups lentil puree, recipe follows
- 3 1/2 ounces rolled oats, approximately 1 cup
- 4 ounces dried fruit, approximately 1 cup
- 2 1/4 ounces unsweetened dried shredded coconut, approximately 1 cup
- 4 ounces lentils, approximately 2/3 cup, picked over and rinsed
- 2 cups water
Vegan Green Chili & Lentil Tamales
![Vegan Green Chili & Lentil Tamales](/media/60/73/9a7ce6b15745762f58eb832a26b014c20539.jpg/tsp/vegan-green-chili-and-lentil-tamales.jpg)
By jacewildman
Looking for a great vegan recipe? Try these healthy and delicious Green Chili and Lentil Tamales
- FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 small onion, diced fine
- 1 (15-ounce) can lentils, drained
- 1 vegan "beef" bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 (16-ounce) green chili (I love the stuff from KingsChefDiner.com)
- 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
- TAMALE:
- 4 cups masa
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 vegan "beef" bouillon cubes dissolved into 3 cups of water
- 1 (16-ounce) package dried corn husks
Warm French Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs
![Warm French Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs](/media/fa/ee/676c9ea262f5c67e7024a1d47803623f2636.jpg/tsp/warm-french-lentil-salad-with-bacon-and-herbs.jpg)
By PineyCook
Wash and rinse the lentils
- For the dressing:
- 1 cup green or French lentils
- 2 cups low-sodium or homemade chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces bacon (about 4 thick-cut slices), cut into small pieces
- 2 large shallots, cut in half and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped and minced
- 3 large leaves sage, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup
![Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup](/media/87/ea/06b331f04b00b28fd6cf6bf45a9766a91116.jpg/tsp/italian-sausage-and-lentil-soup.jpg)
By hanley89
1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1-1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage( If you prefer you can use hot Italian sausage)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 pound baby carrots, peeled and slice into coins
- 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
- 2 1/2 tsps dried italian seasonings
- 1 pound brown lentils
- 4 quarts chicken broth or stock
- 8-16 oz baby spinach or chopped baby kale( I use 16 oz- we love greens)
Vegan Lentil Burgers
![Vegan Lentil Burgers](/media/b6/e6/66ad332e7c1a34e05d74e9606d63d81dbb8a.jpg/tsp/vegan-lentil-burgers.jpg)
By á-175897
Healthy vegan lentil burgers are easy to make and delicious when prepared on the grill
- 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed, strained and picked through
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, half finely chopped and half thinly sliced
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- Cooking spray
- 6 whole-grain vegan hamburger buns
- Baby arugula, basil, roasted red bell peppers and spicy mustard, for serving, optional
French Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
![French Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale](/media/2c/4c/34c3ee21e51efbcd1b720fb7fdd0f4cc9b19.jpg/tsp/french-lentil-soup-with-sausage-and-kale.jpg)
By PineyCook
First, make sure you always wash and pick through your lentils
- 1-1/2 Cups French Lentils
- 1 lb Hot or Mild Italian Sausage (Omit for Vegetarian/Vegan)
- 8 oz (2-3 Cups) Kale stems removed and cut into ribbons
- 1 Large Leek diced
- 3 Carrots shredded
- 3 stalks Celery diced
- 1 Tbs Red Wine Vinegar
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 1 Tbs Thyme
- 1/4 Tspn Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Tbs (Divided) Olive Oil
- 6-7 Cups Water
- Salt and Pepper
Greek Salad with Lemon Oregano Lentils
![Greek Salad with Lemon Oregano Lentils](/media/d1/ce/21ae87541bcb66461fbafcea320586175e83.jpg/tsp/greek-salad-with-lemon-oregano-lentils.jpg)
By ladygourmet
For the Lentils Heat a heavy saucepan with the olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon chunks
- For the Lentils
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 lemon – sliced into small chunks with skin
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- For The Greek Salad
- 1 large head of Romaine lettuce – cleaned and ripped
- 1/2 Spanish onion – sliced
- 1/2 red onion – sliced
- 1 cucumber - sliced
- 2 long hot peppers
- 1 vine ripe tomato - diced
- 1 bell pepper – sliced thin
- 1/4 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
- 1 chunk of feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- For the Dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Splash of water
Kale, Lentil and Roasted Beet Salad
![Kale, Lentil and Roasted Beet Salad](/media/f7/a6/edee57c0a73de975cee447938c6425552ff1.jpg/tsp/kale-lentil-and-roasted-beet-salad.jpg)
By sz8jm9
A simple kale salad with lentils, roasted leeks and beets, and toasted pecans in a tahini-lemon dressing! Seriously...
- 3 leeks (ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise then chopped, thoroughly rinsed and dried)
- 1 beet (rinsed clean, dried and quartered - remove any rough skin)
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed clean
- 1 cup vegetable stock (or sub water)
- 4 big handfuls kale, baby spinach, or spring greens
- TAHINI DRESSING
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 3-4 Tbsp good olive oil
- Pinch each salt and pepper
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