Lentils recipes and substitutes

Recipes with Lentils

47 min 5 servings Low cost

Lentil Vegetable Soup

A hearty soup with lentils, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs for easy weekly meal prep.

veganfreezer friendlyhigh fiber

38 min 4 servings Low cost

Red Lentil Dal

Comforting red lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and fragrant spices.

veganone potfreezer friendly

18 min 4 servings Low cost

Crunchy Lentil and Carrot Salad

A sturdy lunch salad with lentils, grated carrot, crisp cabbage, and a mustardy lemon dressing.

saladmeal prepvegan

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Coconut Lentil Soup

A creamy red lentil soup with coconut milk, tomatoes, and warming spices.

soupveganfreezer friendly

Common uses

• Use red lentils to thicken soups, dals, and sauces.
• Use brown or green lentils in salads, bakes, and meal-prep bowls.
• Blend cooked lentils into soups for a creamy texture without cream.

Storage and shelf life

Dried lentils keep for up to a year in an airtight container. Cooked lentils last 3 to 4 days refrigerated and freeze well for about 3 months.

Substitutions and ratios

• Use split peas 1:1 in soups, allowing extra cooking time.
• Use canned beans 1:1 by drained weight; add them late in cooking.
• Replace red lentils with yellow lentils 1:1 in dal-style recipes.

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