Need something different to do with lentils..not soup!

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  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    Lentil loaf!! Vegetarian meatloaf, essentially. :) I love making that. Also, lentil burgers or meatballs, which follow the same recipe pretty much, you just shape them differently.

    http://www.food.com/recipe/really-good-vegetarian-meatloaf-really-33921

    This is one of the recipes I use. It's always fun to play around with lentils!

    OH MY GOD, THANK YOU. :love:
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    also good on salads.
  • Rebekkaalready
    Rebekkaalready Posts: 5
    I love Lentils - As a vegetarian they are pretty much the go to food! and they are sooo cheap, and incredibly nutritious too!

    I agree with one poster that Madhur Jaffrey has a wealth of amazing Lentil recipes, She is basically my culinary god! :-)

    Lentils are essentially a great meat replacement, as mince, in bolognaise, chilli, cassaroles, etc or in patties, sausages, 'meat'balls etc, they are also a fab addition to salads, as they add protein and make the salad really filling (rocket, brown lentils, blue cheese, mustard dressing, is a massive winner!), soups of course, you can even make houmous out of lentils, they are so flexible its madness, Most people think of them as just an indian food, but they pop up in cuisines from all over the world!

    check out http://www.food.com/recipes/lentils it has loads of recipes!
  • laughinggypsy
    laughinggypsy Posts: 30 Member
    Just sent DH off to work with a belly full! My fave breakfast- lentils heated up in a skillet with onion, and leftovers-today was potatoes, but also love veggie mixes, and a fried egg in the middle. Delicious dish to power up the day.

    If you boil up a bunch and keep them in the fridge, they are an easy, instant way to add great nutrients to just about anything.
  • beckarini
    beckarini Posts: 78 Member
    French style lentil and sausage casserole! Yummy :)
    http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/one-pot-meals/sausages-with-puy-lentils.html
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    This lentil curry is gorgeous:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/red-lentil-curry/

    It's really good with some rice and a naan. Also, once it's cooled off it's also a really nice spread for on a sandwich.


    Original recipe makes 8 servings

    2 cups red lentils

    1 large onion, diced

    1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    2 tablespoons curry paste

    1 tablespoon curry powder

    1 teaspoon ground turmeric

    1 teaspoon ground cumin

    1 teaspoon chili powder

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon white sugar

    1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1 teaspoon ginger root, minced

    1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree


    Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear (this is very important or the lentils will get "scummy"), put the lentils in a pot with water to cover and simmer covered until lentils tender (add more water if necessary).

    While the lentils are cooking: In a large skillet or saucepan, caramelize the onions in vegetable oil.

    While the onions are cooking, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Mix well. When the onions are cooked, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.

    Stir in the tomato puree and reduce heat, allow the curry base to simmer until the lentils are ready.

    When the lentils are tender drain them briefly (they should have absorbed most of the water but you don't want the curry to be too sloppy). Mix the curry base into the lentils and serve immediately.
  • Flossie1981
    Flossie1981 Posts: 160 Member
    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2838669/chicken-with-mustard-lentils

    this is delicious
  • veddar79
    veddar79 Posts: 205
    Veggie shake. I've even left them whole for texture added in after.
  • claritarejoice
    claritarejoice Posts: 461 Member
    I grew up on Peruvian lentils made with tomatoes and cumin. I'll have to come back and read this whole thread for more lentil ideas - love them.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    season them with south-of-the-border spices and eat them with Spanish rice.
  • cralymoi
    cralymoi Posts: 17 Member
    Vegan sloppy joes!! http://www.theppk.com/2009/11/snobby-joes/

    Dahl is also an delicious option.
  • MegWilbe
    MegWilbe Posts: 56 Member
    Check out Pinterest, they have a few...I saw a lentil bread early
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Lentil sprouts. I eat them on their own or in veggie burgers and sandwiches
  • dakotawitch
    dakotawitch Posts: 190 Member
    I have a recipe for meat-free taco filling and meat-free bolognese sauce, made with lentils, at my blog: http://freerangetofu.wordpress.com

    Use the Lentils tag :)
  • SheilAnneSmith
    SheilAnneSmith Posts: 202 Member
    The US Dry Pea and Lentil Council provides a link to recipes. Straight from the heart of the Palouse with Peas and Lentils grown all around us here.

    Here is the link they provide.

    http://www.cookingwithpulses.com/all-recipes/
  • clarebrad
    clarebrad Posts: 188 Member
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