Lentil Recipes

Lentils are quick-cooking, tasty and loaded with protein and fiber. Keep our recipes with lentils in your back pocket for when you need a quick meal!

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    Cream of Lentil Soup

    8 reviews

    Lentil lovers will want a second bowl of this nourishing soup with a subtle touch of curry. It looks particularly appealing thanks to the color added by the fresh spinach. —Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania

    Pumpkin-Lentil Soup

    5 reviews

    I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...


    Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup

    1 review

    This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....


    Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

    7 reviews

    Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...


    Lentil and Pasta Stew

    4 reviews

    Warm up with a big bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs stew that’s chock-full of chopped smoked sausage, hearty veggies and tender...

    Red Lentil Soup Mix

    2 reviews

    Give your friends the gift of good health. Red lentils are protein powerhouses and are loaded with folate, iron and...


    Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella

    2 reviews

    My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers...


    Lentil White Bean Pilaf

    4 reviews

    Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...


    Spiced-Up Healthy Soup

    16 reviews

    “This has been a hit with family and friends. It’s spicy, low-fat and filled with good-for-you ingredients.” Diane Tayman —...


    Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute

    4 reviews

    I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...


    Bazaar Soup Mix

    6 reviews

    Our church women’s group assembles this soup mix to give to visitors and to sell at our annual bazaar. Each...


    Hearty Lentil Spaghetti

    12 reviews

    “You won't miss any meat in this spaghetti sauce,” writes Marie Bender of Henderson, Nevada. Packed full of lentils and...


    Lentil Bread

    3 reviews

    Lentils pack a little extra protein and fiber to this fragrant and flavorful brad shared by Mike Buescher from Ft....

    Lentil Stew

    6 reviews

    This hearty stew is a favorite with our family, along with a basket of homemade breadsticks. Since lentils don't require...


    Mimi’s Lentil Medley

    9 reviews

    I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...


    Lentil Burritos

    2 reviews

    I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced...


    Hearty Pasta Soup Mix

    4 reviews

    Warm up loved ones on frosty winter nights with a gift of this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Packed in pretty...


    Lentil Pumpkin Soup

    5 reviews

    Plenty of herbs and spices brighten this hearty pumpkin soup. It’s fantastic to enjoy on nippy days and nights. —Laura...


    Emily’s Bean Soup

    7 reviews

    This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...


    Italian Lentil Soup

    10 reviews

    Lentils, like beans, are part of the legume family and add cholesterol-reducing fiber to this tasty soup. —Marybeth Gessele, Gaston,...


    Southwest Vegetarian Lentil Soup

    1 review

    Even self-avowed carnivores won’t miss the meat in this zippy dish. It’s chock-full of healthy ingredients that will keep you...


    Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup

    4 reviews

    Lentils are an inexpensive but nutritious power food, and these days, a hot, filling and flavorful family meal at a...

    Beef Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    This beef lentil soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious lentils, and fresh vegetables in a hearty broth, making it a...


    Lentil Spinach Soup

    5 reviews

    Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup. —Margaret Wilson of Hemet,...


    Slow-Cooked Ham and Lentil Soup

    5 reviews

    Lentil lovers will enjoy a big batch of this satisfying soup. Just pop it in the slow cooker after lunch,...


    Ranch-Style Baked Lentils

    3 reviews

    The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the...


    Sausage Bean Stew

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7...


    Meatless Lentil Soup

    4 reviews

    This has been my husband's favorite soup our whole 30-year married life. He enjoys taking a thermos of this to...