Lentil recipes needed (NOT soup/ no meat)

cee134 · August 2016

Please, I eat lentils because they are a good source of plant based protein. But soup is getting old.

Is there some other ways that you like to make them?

Queenmunchy · August 2016

Lentil Tacos
Coconut Curry Lentils
Lentil Burgers
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lentil "Meatballs"

Sued0nim · August 2016

Sri Lankan sambar

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/10546952/Lentil-and-vegetablesambar-recipe.html

lporter229 · August 2016

I made this recipe for lentils with Swiss chard and feta recently. My husband and I both thought it was a keeper. You could use spinach or any kind of greens in place of the Swiss chard.
http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/swiss-chard-with-lentils-and-feta-cheese-30566

Shaelynmae · August 2016

It's a vegan lentil loaf, it is sooo good! We are actually having for dinner this week

http://www.veganricha.com/recipe-pages/vegan-lentil-quinoa-loaf

KetoneKaren · August 2016

There are lots of lentil hummus recipes to consider...they are all pretty yummy...here is one:

http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/red-lentil-hummus-14110

CorneliusPhoton · August 2016

Just made this last night. I add 1t garam masala. Can serve over cauliflower rice.
Lentil Dal: http://www.food.com/recipe/lentil-dal-456

cee134 · August 2016

Shaelynmae wrote: »

It's a vegan lentil loaf, it is sooo good! We are actually having for dinner this week

http://www.veganricha.com/recipe-pages/vegan-lentil-quinoa-loaf

I was looking at that earlier, lol.

punkrockgoth · August 2016

I cook up some lentils and mix it with rice, veggies, soy aminos and nutritional yeast. Sometimes I just cook up a bowl of red lentils and stir in some curry and ginger. Soo good!

Laynette2change4me · August 2016

here is a Lentil Taco Recipe I have used. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tasty-lentil-tacos.

EdR55 · August 2016

I usually just cook mine in chicken or vegetable broth.
That said, know that to get 25g protein from lentils takes 1.38 cups which is 448calories vs. 3oz lean beef at 180 calories.

Nikion901 · August 2016

Red Lentil Hummus, from martha stewart
yields 1 1/4 cups, taks about 10 minutes to make

1 cup cooked red lentils
1 clove chopped garlic
1 tablespoon tahini
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Pulse everything together in a food processor until smooth. Season with
Salt and peppr to taste.
Additional flavoring ... sprinkle on some Za'atar spice blend.

Serve with radishes, or whatever you like with hummus.

Nikion901 · August 2016

Lentils and Wild Greens
(adapted from Verdura by Viana La Place)

14+ leaves of radish, mustard, or other tender bitter green, stems trimmed, and
leaves stripped from ribs
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery rib, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 t. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 t. finely chopped fresh oregano
2 T. finely chopped Italian parsley
2 T. chopped basil leaves
2 C. green lentils, washed and picked over
3 small tomatoes, roasted, peeled, and diced
3 T. lemon juice

Cook the greens in a tiny amount of water (just what clings to the leaves after
washing is enough). Add salt to taste and drain. Chop coarsely and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cooked,
covered, over medium heat until the vegetables are tender. Add the herbs and lentils
and stir. Let the lentils absorb the flavors for a few minutes, then add 4 C of water,
plus salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer, with the pan’s lid partially
cracked, until the lentils are just tender, (about 30 minutes). About 10 minutes
before the lentils are cooked, add the tomatoes.

Just before serving, stir the greens and the lemon juice into the lentil and tomato
mixture.

Recipe from Living Web Farms

Nikion901 · August 2016

Red Cabbage & Lentils
This is one of those 'leftover' dinners. It works splendidly, but feel free to use what you have in your garden and fridge.

Ingredients
• ¾ cup red lentils
• 1 wedge red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 6 Brussel sprouts, cut into quarters
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 3cm knob raw ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 heaped Tbln tomato paste
• 1/3 cup peas
• 2 tspn chilli paste
• 1 Tbln coconut oil (or oil of choice)
• To garnish: ½ cup chopped parsley or celery with some top leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Method
• Cook lentils in 3 cups water until soft (about 15-20 minutes).
• Heat ½ cup water in frypan, add oil and gently stir-fry all veggies except garnish.
• Put lid on frypan, but remove lid and give it all a few stirs during cooking.
• When veggie mix is just cooked, but not too soft, add tomato paste, peas and seasoning.
• Stir in chilli paste to cooked lentils.
• Spread lentils on dinner plates, pile veggie mix in middle and top with garnish.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30-35 minutes
Serves: 2-3

Recipe from Megan Carter at Diggers Rest email newsletter from Australia

MarianT50 · August 2016

Dahl is such a quick easy dinner to make! I fry up an onion (red works well with red lentils), add a load of garlic, chuck the lentils in, add some veggie stock, Indian spices and half a tin of tomatoes (or enough so the lentils aren't swimming in liquid!) And leave to simmer. Always use the leftovers for lunches through the week!

Also lentils are great for replacing mince with in chilli. Chuck a load of veggies and lentils together and make a normal chilli sauce and bob's your uncle!

Another fave of mine is tinned green lentils with Chipotle paste stirred through and an onion and a pepper/capsicum added. Stir for a while until heated through and enjoy! Another easy mid-week dinner or lazy lunch!

I'm hungry now.

bioklutz · August 2016

I love lentil burritos! Spicy lentils, basmati rice, cheese, sour cream and salsa wrapped up in a tortilla.

lemmie177 · August 2016

These two are my favorites:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/14260/mediterranean-lentil-salad/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/49353/lentils-and-rice-with-fried-onions-mujadarrah/

krepanie · August 2016

Curried red lentils!!

GonzoMcG · August 2016

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-sweet-potato-curry

This is my go to. It tastes SO good. serve with a naan. Also, it says serves 2 - that is a lie, serves about 4.

PennWalker · August 2016

Excuse me while I rant about lentils:

Lentils are a fabulous food.
A bag of dried lentils costs about a dollar (US$). You can get several meals from one bag.
One cup of lentils has the protein of 3 eggs and none of the fat/cholesterol.

BUT they can cause gas because the coating is cellulose and people lack an enzyme to digest it. Lentils cook in about 45 minutes, but to get around the gas problem, either cook them longer, until they are mushy, or soak them overnight.

Easy "recipe" for the cooking-challenged:

One bag of lentils -- boil and then simmer until mushy. Remember to rinse them first and check for tiny pebbles. Read the directions on the back for how much water to add. This will make several cups of lentils.

In a separate skillet, saute chopped carrots, onions, sliced tomatoes, green peppers, or whatever you have in the fridge. Saute in olive oil.

Drain and mix everything together
Add Mexican spice (or other spice you like).

Serve with brown rice and steamed kale. Make sure you steam the kale, not boil, because boiling makes it lose most of the nutrients.

This gives you enough lentils for several protein-rich meals. Eat some now and freeze some for later.

knh1942 · August 2016

You can make lentil chips or crackers. Just google for recipes.

Lentil recipes needed (NOT soup/ no meat)

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