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    Curried Red Lentils

    Curried Red Lentils

    By caetb

    31 Reviews

    Shawrbat 'adas Maa Banadoura (Lentil and Tomato Soup)

    Shawrbat 'adas Maa Banadoura (Lentil and Tomato Soup)

    Rice With Lentils and Dates

    Rice With Lentils and Dates

    Greek Lentil Soup

    Greek Lentil Soup

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    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
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    This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans...

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    Recipe #78824

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    By Chef Kate on December 13, 2003

    Recipe #78824

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    "This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans can omit the yogurt."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

    68 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup
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    Another delectable entry for the Zaar World Tour from the enticing World Vegetarian Cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey. This is simple enough to prepare midweek...

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup

    Recipe #140836

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup

    By justcallmetoni on October 10, 2005

    Recipe #140836

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    "Another delectable entry for the Zaar World Tour from the enticing World Vegetarian Cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey. This is simple enough to prepare midweek and comforting as the first cold air of fall arrives."

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    Ingredients: white potatoes, pepper, onions...

    64 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Onion Lentils and Rice
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    This recipe is adapted from "What to Cook" cookbook. Other than slicing the onions, it doesn't take a lot of prep time. This is what I make...

    Onion Lentils and Rice

    Recipe #30698

    Onion Lentils and Rice

    By jessi-ryan on June 10, 2002

    Recipe #30698

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    "This recipe is adapted from "What to Cook" cookbook. Other than slicing the onions, it doesn't take a lot of prep time. This is what I make when I come home from work hungry and exhausted and want something yummy and filling for dinner."

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    Ingredients: cumin, lentils, olive oil...

    42 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Red Lentil Soup
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    Easy, attractive in color, very healthy and freezes very well.

    This recipe makes a Dutch oven full.

    Red Lentil Soup

    By Margaret3 on February 14, 2012

    Recipe #474138

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    "Easy, attractive in color, very healthy and freezes very well. This recipe makes a Dutch oven full."

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    Ingredients: cumin, olive oil, onions...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

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    Moong Dal (Balochistan)
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    This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is...

    Moong Dal (Balochistan)

    By GiddyUpGo on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473933

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    "This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is my 22nd stop. I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cinnamon sticks...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #471154

    Egyptian Lentils and Rice
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    This is like an Egyptian chili, sort of. It is often found served by street vendors. I added more sauce and cilantro.

    Egyptian Lentils and Rice

    By *Parsley* on January 2, 2012

    Recipe #471154

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    "This is like an Egyptian chili, sort of. It is often found served by street vendors. I added more sauce and cilantro."

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    Ingredients: pepper, fresh cilantro...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
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    This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans...

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    Recipe #78824

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    By Chef Kate on December 13, 2003

    Recipe #78824

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    "This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans can omit the yogurt."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

    68 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Curried Red Lentils
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    For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself.

    Curried Red Lentils

    Recipe #38693

    Curried Red Lentils

    By caetb on August 27, 2002

    Recipe #38693

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    "For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

    31 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Lebanese Lentil Soup
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    Truly, a wonderful soup!

    Lebanese Lentil Soup

    Recipe #48403

    Lebanese Lentil Soup

    By Miss Annie on December 11, 2002

    Recipe #48403

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    "Truly, a wonderful soup!"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, fresh cilantro...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

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    Penne With Rustic Lentil Sauce
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    A healthy meatless pasta....But one everyone seems to enjoy it.

    Penne With Rustic Lentil Sauce

    Recipe #108307

    Penne With Rustic Lentil Sauce

    By Stardustannie on January 14, 2005

    Recipe #108307

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    "A healthy meatless pasta....But one everyone seems to enjoy it."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #67242

    Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy)
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    Oh, yum, yum...I bought a big bottle of whole cloves at Sam's a while ago and found this recipe to use them. It is fantastic. I pretty much followed...

    Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy)

    By spatchcock on July 24, 2003

    Recipe #67242

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    "Oh, yum, yum...I bought a big bottle of whole cloves at Sam's a while ago and found this recipe to use them. It is fantastic. I pretty much followed it exactly, except for the garlic change. I also added two diced Roma tomatoes. It is very healthy--low fat, with only 2 tsp olive oil!!--and authentic-tasting."

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    Ingredients: cloves, ground cumin...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Orecchiette With Lentils, Mint and Feta
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    I adore this salad....I hope you enjoy it too.

    Orecchiette With Lentils, Mint and Feta

    Recipe #204751

    Orecchiette With Lentils, Mint and Feta

    By Stardustannie on January 10, 2007

    Recipe #204751

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    "I adore this salad....I hope you enjoy it too."

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    Ingredients: Spanish onions, orecchiette...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

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    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
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    This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans...

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    Recipe #78824

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    By Chef Kate on December 13, 2003

    Recipe #78824

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    "This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans can omit the yogurt."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

    68 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)
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    This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered...

    Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

    Recipe #287666

    Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

    By chef FIFI on February 22, 2008

    Recipe #287666

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    "This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. *I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture),..."

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    Ingredients: cumin, fresh parsley, onions...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

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