12 Delicious Red Lentil Recipes

In this post, I'm sharing delicious red lentil recipes that include appetizers red lentil soup, pancakes, and even a lentil dessert!

lentil recipes including kibbeh, soup, and dessert.

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Pantry food recipes are currently all the rage, with people searching for ways to use canned and dry goods. If you've got a bag of red lentils hanging out in your pantry and zero inspiration, this roundup is about to earn its keep.

Red lentils are quick-cooking, budget-friendly, and wildly versatile-equally at home in cozy soups, hearty stews, savory curries, and even a few surprise dishes you might not expect. This red lentil roundup brings together easy, flavorful recipes that prove humble pantry staples can still bring big comfort and bold flavor to the table (no soaking, no drama, just good food).

Red Lentil Recipes

Mercimek Koftesi on a green plate with cherry tomatoes and sliced lime

Vegetarian Lentil kibbeh

Get ready to fall in love with this delicious Vegan Kibbeh Recipe. These flavorful football-shaped patties are made with a mixture of red lentil, bulgur, peppers, onions, and spices. This makes them both nutritious and quite addicting!

Vegetarian Lentil Kibbeh

two bowls with red lentil and poached eggs.

babaganoush.com

Red Lentils with Poached Eggs

This rustic, hearty meal of Red Lentils with Poached Eggs is ready in just 20 minutes. Red Lentils are cooked in fire-roasted diced tomatoes which give the dish so much flavor. Topped with a perfectly cooked runny poached egg, this is a great meatless recipe.

Red Lentil with Poached Eggs

thegoodheartedwoman.com

Armenian Lentil Stew

Armenian Lentil Stew is a thick, rich medley of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, golden raisins, and lentils, all flavored with a savory-sweet blend of traditional herbs and spices. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it is wonderful alone or served over a bowl of rice or bulgar.

Armenian Lentil Stew Recipe

green bacon and lentil soup with lime and cilantro on top in bowl on rattan placemat.

Bacon and Lentil Soup with Salsa Verde

If you're a soup fan, here's one you need to try! This creamy salsa verde-inspired bacon and lentil soup perfectly balances complex flavor with hearty nourishment.

Bacon and Lentil Soup with Salsa Verde Recipe

red lentil recipes : kielbasa lentils soup

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Kielbasa Sausage Soup with Lentils

Warm and hearty, our quick Instant Pot Kielbasa and Lentils Soup recipe is perfect for this unexpected cold front coming through right now. There is just the perfect amount of spicy heat and flavor from the chorizo to really give this lentil recipe a punch that will keep you warm, even if you need to stack firewood.

Kielbasa Sausage Soup with Lentils Recipe

red lentil recipes: vegan pancakes on a plate with blueberries

mypureplants.com

Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes

Can you make pancakes without eggs? Sure, you can. Imagine light and Fluffy Vegan Protein Pancakes without eggs and milk that contains extra protein. No, I have not added any protein powders, but all-natural red lentils.

Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes

red lentil soup in bowl with lime slices and cilantro beside cutting board and small bowl of lentils

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

This vegan Middle Eastern Lentil Soup recipe is called Adas Soup in Iraq and is a staple in the Middle Eastern diet. In fact, most Middle Eastern cultures have their own version of this hearty lentil soup.

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

red lentil vegan chili with diced serranos and tomatoes.

peasandcrayons.com

Vegan Lentil Chili

This deliciously easy Vegan Lentil Chili is sure to impress! With stove-top, Instant Pot, and slow cooker versions all in this post, you can whip it up any way you choose with minimal effort. Whoo!

Vegan Lentil Chili

Lebanese Mujadara

This easy-to-make Lebanese Mujadara recipe is incredibly delicious! With just three main ingredients-lentils, bulgur, and caramelized onions-it makes a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Lebanese Mujadara Recipe

simplyhappyfoodie.com

Red Lentil Curry Soup

The warm spices of a curry dish are among the most comforting to me. Add them to soup and you have comfort food in a bowl! This recipe is for Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry Soup. A dish I had at a bed and breakfast on one of my trips to Utah.

Red Lentil Curry Soup

funfoodfrolic.com

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup is a classic gluten-free, vegan, one-pot creamy lentil soup. It has lentils, rice, vegetables, spices, and my favorite coconut milk. All these fulfilling ingredients make this 10 minute instant pot soup a perfect weeknight dinner.

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red lentil recipes: lentil dessert lasagna

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Red Lentil Chocolate Dessert

This No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Lentil Dessert Lasagna is a great healthy dessert recipe option for your next dinner gathering or potluck. Now you can have your dessert and healthy food too!

Red Lentil Chocolate Dessert

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