Lentils Vegetarian Recipes

"I went to Central Market (an upscale grocery store/eatery in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area), and I tasted a fabulous Vegetarian Lentil Soup. I added a squirt of lemon and then it was phenomenal. I slowly ate it to really take in all the different flavors, so I could mimic it at home. I think I did a pretty good job. The family says it's the best lentil..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, brown lentils...

"Lentil and brown rice casserole with a bit of zip. Made from the random odds and ends hanging around my pantry and fridge."

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Ingredients: cumin, curry powder...

"I wanted to make Majadra, just like my kids get for lunch at their Israeli schools. Majadra is basically a combination of lentils and rice. Sounds simple, but if it isn't done right children will somehow know the difference. This is how I use what a site called IsraeliKitchen.com had to offer. The recipe basically involves preparing the lentils..."

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Ingredients: cumin, brown lentils...

"I made this up the other day when I had no idea what to make for dinner. I served it under poached eggs. My kids mentioned it would work wonderfully as a taco filling. There's probably several other uses, too! The ancho gives it a bit of heat without being overpowering."

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Ingredients: lentils, onions, salt...

"Very warming for cold days. Healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free (just make sure your bouillon is gluten free!)."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, coconut milk...

"Black kale, black garlic, black radish, black vinegar, black lentils, black rice, black pepper and black sesame seeds go into this hearty salad! If you've ever wanted to entertain your "dark side" this is a great way to do it - even though the black radish is white inside."

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Ingredients: light olive oil, toasted sesame oil...

"This is one of those "eyeball" recipes that I've been throwing together for some time. Since I've been wanting to keep track of what I eat, I just added this so that I can have a nutritional breakdown. Vegan, easy, one pot, and experimentation is encouraged if you want to give this recipe a try. Good served either with or without rice, and..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, coconut milk...

"Translated and adapted from a French recipe on the back of the lentil bag label. If you subsitute garam masala for the herbs the provence, you'll have Indian lentil soup. Add fresh mint, and you'll have a Morroccan version."

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Ingredients: herbes de provence, lentils...

"This is a variation on a Daal in Julie Sahini's "Classics of Indian Cooking"."

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Ingredients: cumin, brown lentils...

"This is great comfort food and easy to make either vegetarian or not. The lentils cook up firm but tender, and the veggies are crisp and bright. It's an easy recipe to put on the stove and simmer while you are busy elsewhere."

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Ingredients: brown lentils, fresh spinach...

"A delicious recipe from Bal Arneson. I love red lentils because they are so tender -- they blend into all the other ingredients and add a wonderful texture to the dish!"

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Ingredients: coriander seeds, black mustard seeds...