If a bag of lentils is still not a part of your regular grocery list, here are some reasons why it should be a pantry staple at your household too:
Lentils are:
Inexpensive and filling
High in plant-based protein
Rich in fiber
Easy to cook
Great for meal prep
Perfect for soups, salads, curries, and casseroles
One bag of lentils can stretch into multiple meals, making them ideal for frugal living and grocery budgeting.
There's a lot of lentil recipes out there. Here are a few of the most flavorful and easy lentil recipe that you can make!
1.Greek Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing from A Sweet Thyme
This Greek Lentil Salad is easy to make and a hearty salad to boot! Perfect for packed lunches or as a side dish with ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta and protein packed lentils. The lemon dressing is so refreshing and such a great addition to all the healthy ingredients!
2. Tomato and Feta Lentil Pasta from Moderately Messy RD
This creamy and indulgent pasta is packed with protein, fiber, potassium, and iron. This recipe is not just for plant-based diet but its pack full of flavor makes this pasta recipe for everyone who loves flavorful and healthy recipe.
Bacon in a recipe? Yes Please! The bacon in this recipe adds a rich and deep flavor to the soup. It is easy, frugal, and pack with veggies to support your healthy needs.
So, what exactly is a Mujadara? It is a Middle Eastern dish with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. Simple yet delicious and nutritious!
Roasted Cod on a bed of lentils, sounds really yummy and healthy! I love the simple fish seasoning and how easy this recipe comes together.
Here's a delicious one pot meal that will surely win your family's bellies. This recipe is ready in 20 minutes perfect for busy weeknights, gluten-free, and dairy free too!
This recipe is vegan. If you are looking for a comfort meal that is budget recipe and healthy, you should try this lentil loaf with a savory flavor and a sweet-tangy glaze. Perfect for make ahead meals!
If you love tabbouleh, then you will love this lentil tabbouleh salad. This lentil tabbouleh salad is not only tasty but nutritious too! This simple and flavorful dish combines the earthy flavors of lentils with the fresh and lemony taste of traditional tabbouleh. Refreshing recipe for summer indeed!
Nothing wins my heart than a slow cooker recipe! For busy moms, weeknight meals are easier with slow cooker recipes. This slow cooker curried lentil recipe is pack with veggies and aromatic spices.
Pappadum is an Indian lentil wafer recipe that involves simple ingredients. Very easy to make but it needs a grain mill.
Another hearty, simple, and tasty stew recipe. You can never go wrong with this cozy, budget-friendly recipe that should be included in your meal rotation.
Who knew we can make a tortilla from red lentils? I definitely do not know that. How brilliant and healthy this swap is! If you are thinking of adding more protein to your diet, this is one of the best routes.
This recipe screams comfort food. I love how versatile this recipe as you can swap some ingredients. Being able to swap some ingredients is crucial to a frugal recipe. Give this tasty and classic recipe a try!
This is one of those recipes that you can whip out when you want a bread but needs it to be healthy. This gluten-free bread is packed with protein, and it will make you feel full longer. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner but serves as a great snack too!
For health reason, we dabbed into Mediterraneanean diet. I cannot wait to try this recipe! All the ingredients perfectly complement each other. Plus, the lemony dressing adds a refreshing flavor to the salad.
We love meatballs in my household. To make any meatball recipe healthy, I always add veggies for extra fiber and nutrition. This lentil meatball recipe is not just easy to make, it is pack with flavors and protein.
I do not know what rock I had been hiding because I did not know about black beluga lentil even exist!
This is a one-pot recipe that is packed with Caribbean flavors. It is also versatile. You can serve it as a main dish or a side dish!
This is one of the easy lentil recipes and frugal to boot that I make. It involves a few ingredients, and it is very delicious and full of flavors. Serve it with your favorite buns or it is good on its own.
Yep, you read that right. Lentil tacos. If you love tacos and also love the idea of a healthier, can be vegan alternative to a regular taco recipe, you should give this recipe a try. I can promise you that it is full of flavor. Add guacamole on top, cheese (ca use vegan cheese), and sour cream...so delicious!
This recipe is not just aesthetically pleasing. You can expect all the traditional flavors of a Shepperd's pie from this easy and flavorful lentil recipe. As always pack with protein!
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