Lentil recipes: dal, soup, salad and more

Lentils are cheap and filling, and they contain plant protein and fibre. Red lentils break down after 10 to 15 minutes and make dal and soups creamy; beluga and brown lentils hold their shape, which makes them good for salads. Here you’ll find dal, soups, stews, bolognese and salads with lentils.

All lentil recipes

• Vegan Mediterranean lentil soup with turmeric and lemon – 380 kcal
• Turkish lentil soup (mercimek) – 250 kcal
• Gluten-free lentil bolognese with courgette noodles – 310 kcal
• Vegan lentil hummus – 290 kcal
• High-protein Mediterranean lentil stew with feta – 380 kcal
• Vegan creamy coconut lentil dal with colourful veg – 410 kcal
• High-protein quinoa and lentil salad with feta – 380 kcal
• Warm lentil and beetroot salad with goat's cheese and walnuts – 490 kcal
• Vegan lentil and walnut salad – 510 kcal
• Vegan lentil dhal with coconut milk and naan – 420 kcal
• Vegan lentil and coconut dal – 380 kcal
• Colourful lentil salad with fried halloumi – 390 kcal
• Savoury vegan lentil and vegetable stew – 390 kcal
• Vegan red lentil curry with baby spinach – 410 kcal
• Vegan Moroccan harira soup with lentils and chickpeas – 340 kcal
• Spiced lentil and avocado wrap with yoghurt dressing – 420 kcal
• Meal-prep lentil and squash bolognese – 350 kcal
• Quick lentil and feta salad – 350 kcal
• Gluten-free red lentil wrap – 180 kcal
• Vegan lentil and leek bake – 420 kcal
• Vegan red lentil coconut pancakes – 380 kcal
• Mexican lentil taco bowl – 600 kcal
• High-protein bolognese with beef and lentils – 480 kcal
• Vegan lentil and sweet potato stew – 380 kcal

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to soak lentils?

No. You can cook red, yellow, beluga and brown lentils straight away – just rinse them first. Soaking brown lentils shortens the cooking time.

How long do lentils take to cook?

Red and yellow lentils about 10 to 15 minutes, beluga lentils about 20 to 25 minutes, brown lentils 30 to 45 minutes. If in doubt, follow the packet instructions.

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