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Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse that are protein-dense, inexpensive and an excellent source of folate and iron. Lentil recipes make great side dishes and are a staple of many vegetarian meals. Browse hundreds of lentil dishes including salads, soups, curries and even vegetarian burgers!

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Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)

This is a "three-ingredient" anti-inflammatory Lebanese-inspired side dish (or vegetarian main) made with brown rice, lentils, and caramelized onions. Instant pot ready directions included.

Beets, Chorizo and Pomegranate Braise with Cilantro Salsa
Beets, Chorizo & Pomegranate Braise with Cilantro Salsa

This delicious and well-balanced one pot meal will for sure satisfy everyone around the dinner table with all the yumminess and goodness.

Jack's Veggie Burger
Jack's Veggie Burger

Jack's Veggie Burger recipe

Pierogi with Veal Lung and Lentils Filling
Pierogi with Veal Lung & Lentils Filling

My favorite pierogi are filled with the veal lung or the brown lentils. Why not to combine these ingredients into the one filling?

Koushry (Rice & Lentils)
Koushry (Rice & Lentils)

A scrumptious side dish made with lentils and chopped onions.

Bill's Veggie Burgers
Bill's Veggie Burgers

Bill's Veggie Burgers recipe

Dhal
Dhal

This flavorful dhal is easy to make, and it's great with some Indian naan bread and cucumber rati.

Lentils & Leeks
Lentils & Leeks

Leeks and carrots create a simple court bouillon to add subtle depth and character to lentils in this vegan recipe.

Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers
Lentil Sweet Potato Burgers

Lentil Rice Burgers recipe

Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables
Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables

I like natural flavors of veggies without any seasoning inc. salt.. I often steam them and serve them as a side to other dishes.. sometimes they are tossed into the soup like in this example.. you may steam various veggies in various seasons of the year..

Faki (Hellenic Lentil Soup)
Faki (Hellenic Lentil Soup)

Nice vegan soup. Interesting method, surprising a bit. I used fresh oregano. Thanks.

Spicy Yellow Lentil Stew
Spicy Yellow Lentil Stew

In traditional Indian cooking, dal refers to any dried peas or beans and to the many dishes made from them. In Malaysia and Singapore, dal refers to a spicy stew made of uellow lentils that typically accompanies Indian bread. The cooking time will vary with the age of the lentil.

Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil
Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil

A lovely rich tasting lentil salad. High in protein, fiber and low in saturated fats.

Adai
Adai

A simple and scrumptious dish made with rice, green and red lentils and grated coconut.

Indian Mango Dal
Indian Mango Dal

It's easy to make, and it tastes delicious. There are lots of great flavors in this mango dal. Serve it with Indian naan bread bread or rice, a tasty and nutritious week-night meal. You can make it ahead, and simply reheat it.

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Turmeric

Turmeric has is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange or ginger.

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Hill of Beans

Beans belong to a large family of plants known as legumes. Legumes have pods with edible seeds. Other legumes include peanuts, peas, and lentils among others. The black bean is one

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