Healthy Recipes Using Lentils (Easy Dinner Meals)

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Looking for healthy recipes using lentils? Lentils are a powerhouse ingredient for creating healthy and satisfying dinner recipes. From soups to salads, these recipes are loaded with protein, fiber, and plenty of flavor, making them perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.

Whether you prefer warm, comforting dishes or fresh, vibrant options, this list of lentil-based dinner recipes has you covered.

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Lentil Soup Recipe

This Lentil Soup Recipe is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for any time of the year. Packed with finely chopped vegetables and well-balanced spices, it offers a creamy, protein-rich meal in every bowl. Pair it with crusty bread for a hearty and satisfying dinner.

Lentil Soup Recipe
This lentil and vegetable stew is my go-to recipe for a comforting and delicious meal. The finely chopped veggies and the perfect blend of spices make it incredibly creamy and flavorful. Give this protein packed lentil soup recipe a try—you won’t regret it! It’s perfect for any time of the year and is sure to become a favorite in your household. This is the best lentil soup recipe ever!
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Vegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe

These Vegan Lentil Meatballs are a versatile and flavorful option for Italian-inspired meals. Perfectly spiced and protein-packed, they’re ideal served over pasta or zoodles. Enjoy them with marinara sauce for a comforting and healthy dinner.

Vegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe
With protein-rich green lentils and flavorful spices, these lentil meatballs will pair perfectly with any of your favorite Italian pasta recipes.
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Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe

Chunky, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this Lentil Potato Soup is a winter dinner staple. The combination of lentils and potatoes creates a filling and cozy dish. Serve it with a side salad or a slice of warm bread for a complete meal.

Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe – quick and simple to make, chunky, hearty and comforting meal, perfect for the cold weather.
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One Pot Mexican Lentils

This One Pot Mexican Lentils recipe is both nutritious and simple, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Loaded with bold spices and hearty lentils, it’s perfect served with rice or tortillas. A family-friendly dinner that’s sure to please!

One Pot Mexican Lentils
Here’s a super easy, comforting, and nutritious One pot Mexican lentils recipe for the whole family!
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30 Minute Baked Lentil Falafel

Crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside, these Baked Lentil Falafels are a fantastic meat-free dinner option. Pair them with pita, hummus, and fresh veggies for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal. Ready in just 30 minutes!

30 Minute Baked Lentil Falafel
Baked Lentil Falafel! Aka your best new 30 minute dinner with mega FLAVOR, crispy crunch, and soft pillowy insides. Gluten free, vegan, and healthy!
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Quick Vegan Lentil Bread Rolls

These Vegan Lentil Bread Rolls are fluffy, gluten-free, and protein-rich. They’re perfect as a side to soup or salad, or as a base for sandwiches. With just four ingredients, they’re an easy and healthy addition to your dinner table.

Quick Vegan Lentil Bread Rolls
Easy, protein-rich vegan lentil bread rolls: just 4 ingredients, fluffy, tasty, and perfect gluten-free whole food alternative to regular rolls.
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Easy Lentil Salad

This Easy Lentil Salad combines fresh veggies, protein-packed lentils, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s a light yet satisfying dinner option that’s perfect for busy evenings. Add some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Easy Lentil Salad
Lentil salad offers a refreshing and delicious way to eat lots of protein and veggies. Mine is seasoned with fresh herbs and a lemon-based salad dressing.
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Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

Warm up your evenings with this Sweet Potato Lentil Curry, a creamy dish with a touch of spice. Coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and lentils come together for a comforting meal that’s ideal for the colder months. Serve it with rice or naan for a satisfying dinner.

Sweet Potato Lentil Curry
In the cooler months this Sweet Potato Lentil Curry will warm you up. Sweet potatoes, vegetables and lentils are simmered in broth, coconut milk, warm spices, and finished off with fresh herbs.
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Lentil & Vegetable Kefta

These Lentil & Vegetable Kefta are high-protein and low-calorie, making them a healthy dinner choice. Serve them with a yogurt sauce or over a bed of greens for a nutrient-packed meal. They’re flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare.

Lentil & Vegetable Kefta
Lentil & vegetable kefta that are vegan, grain-free and nut-free! They are high in protein and low in calories (9 g protein &156 cals per 3 kefta), too.
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Easy Vegan Taco Meat

This Easy Vegan Taco Meat uses lentils and quinoa to create a delicious plant-based filling. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos, it’s a versatile recipe that’s great for dinner parties or weeknight meals. The leftovers make excellent lunch options too!

Easy Vegan Taco Meat
No store-bought faux meat here! This healthy, easy vegan taco meat is made with lentils and quinoa. Unbelievably delicious, ideal for meal prep, and perfect for piling onto tortillas!
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Roasted Garlic & Tomato Lentil Salad

Bursting with roasted garlic and sweet oven-roasted tomatoes, this Lentil Salad is a flavor-packed dinner option. Serve it as a main course or alongside grilled veggies for a complete meal. It’s a cold salad that’s perfect for meal prep.

Roasted Garlic & Tomato Lentil Salad
This Roasted Garlic & Tomato Lentil Salad is the perfect vegan cold lentil salad that everyone will love! With roasted garlic, oven roasted tomatoes and onions, this is one you don’t want to miss.
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Lentil Bolognese Recipe

This Lentil Bolognese is a hearty, plant-based twist on the classic pasta sauce. Packed with protein and rich tomato flavor, it’s a comforting dinner option that pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta. Top with fresh basil and vegan parmesan for a restaurant-worthy dish.

Lentil Bolognese Recipe
Original Lentil Bolognese recipe! This Lentil Bolognese recipe is a hearty vegan lentil recipe makes a healthy pasta sauce.
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Yummy Red Lentil Cheddar Bake

Cheesy and satisfying, this Red Lentil Cheddar Bake is perfect for a cozy dinner. The peppers and lentils create a rich, hearty base, while the melted cheese adds the perfect finishing touch. Serve it with a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.

Yummy Red Lentil Cheddar Bake
Lentil Cheddar Bake – a cheesy lentil bake with peppers that is great as it is with a salad or as a side to soup or chilli.
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The Best Pasta with Lentils

This Italian-inspired Pasta with Lentils is healthy, budget-friendly, and incredibly delicious. It’s a one-pot wonder that uses pantry staples to create a satisfying dinner. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan for extra flavor.

THE BEST PASTA WITH LENTILS
This Italian pasta with lentils is the best nourishing meals you can cook using cupboard staples such as dried lentils and pasta. Healthy, cheap, delicious!
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Mediterranean Lentil Veggie Wraps

These Mediterranean Lentil Veggie Wraps are loaded with marinated lentils, roasted vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for a light yet filling dinner. Add a side of hummus or tzatziki for even more flavor.

Mediterranean Lentil Veggie Wraps
Mediterranean Lentil Veggie Wraps are stuffed with lemony marinated lentils, roasted vegetables, lemon tahini sauce, hummus, and spinach. Perfect vegan lunch!
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Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

These Zucchini Boats are stuffed with lentils, spinach, and a savory tomato sauce, then topped with melted mozzarella. They’re a great vegetarian dinner option that’s both healthy and indulgent. Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.

Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
Zucchini boats stuffed with lentils and baby spinach that have been cooked in an Italian pasta sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. A vegetarian meal!
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1-Hour Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This Vegan Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring hearty lentils and vegetables topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. Baked to perfection, it’s a warm and satisfying dinner option for cold evenings. Leftovers are even better the next day!

1-Hour Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
There is something very wintry, very comforting about Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty vegetables in a brothy sauce topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, all baked to perfection.
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Easy Lentil Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

A refreshing twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad, this Lentil Tabbouleh combines fresh herbs, lentils, and veggies. It’s a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a light dinner or a side for grilled proteins.

Easy Lentil Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
This Lentil tabbouleh recipe is a twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad. It’s packed with fresh herbs, gluten free lentils, and veggies, making a delicious and easy summer side dish recipe.
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Lentil Salad with Charred Green Onion Dressing

This Lentil Salad features a smoky, charred green onion dressing that takes it to the next level. It’s a simple yet elegant dinner option that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or roasted vegetables.

Lentil Salad with Charred Green Onion Dressing
This Lentil Salad with charred green onion dressing is extremely tasty. It’s a great recipe for those who are looking for a delicious salad.
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High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread

This creamy Red Lentil Dip is versatile enough to be a spread or a dip, making it perfect for dinner parties or light meals. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for a protein-packed dish.

High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread
5-ingredient vegan High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread is easy and cheap to make. A creamy hummus-style sandwich spread, or dip for veggies.
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A big thank you to the talented bloggers and recipe developers who shared these creative lentil dinner recipes. Your ideas make healthy eating both delicious and exciting!

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