Hearty Lentil Recipes We’re Making on Repeat

An herbed lentil salad is the perfect base for these grilled shrimp, tomato and squash skewers. While this recipe calls for dried lentils, you can always opt for canned to reduce the total cooking time. Craving more shrimp recipe ideas? Try this Easy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mayo Dip.

Layered with tangy lentil mushroom sauce, tofu “ricotta” and melty vegan mozzarella, this vegan lasagna recipe is a sight to behold.  It’s a must-have comfort food for any time of year.

This soothing recipe from Ina Garten pairs green lentils and kielbasa for a hearty, warming soup that packs a major protein punch.

If you’re stuck in a hummus rut, why not try this colourful, fibre-rich dip made with roasted red beets and canned lentils? Pair it with anything from toasted pita bread to veggie sticks, or spread it on a sandwich for an extra dimension of flavour.

Kedgeree is a popular British breakfast main based on the East Indian dish made with lentils, rice, fried onions, spices and ginger. Top it with flaky smoked trout for an exciting meal any time of the day.

Your favourite comfort food gets a vegan makeover with meaty lentils topped with a crispy, cauliflower crust. For more hearty meatless mains, try these satisfying vegetarian casserole recipes.

Make your salad the main event with this combination of French lentils and garlicky kielbasa. Serve with goat cheese-topped slices of baguette for a complete lunch or dinner.

Whether you’re looking for a tasty vegan dinner or a recipe that’ll help you clean out your fridge, this “no-rules” recipe is guaranteed to satisfy.

Use your Instant Pot to make this spiced red lentil stew — serve it as a hearty, warming main alongside some garlicky naan for a satisfying dinner.

These hearty meatless meatballs are packed with good-for-you ingredients, including brown lentils, wheat berries, nutritional yeast and lots of veggies.

Mujadara is a simple and delicious Middle Eastern dish of lentils, rice, spices and fried onions. It gets its rich, infused flavour by coating the rice in olive oil and spices before cooking it. If you have leftover rice, you can improvise a cheat version of mujadara and fold it in with the lentils and onions at the end.

This hearty and flavourful stew, also known as mafe, is one of many delicious delicacies that hails from West African cuisine. Traditional West African peanut stew uses ground peanuts and contains beef, but this vegan spin uses natural peanut butter since it’s more accessible, as well as lentils for extra protein.