Recipezaar: Lentils,Vegan recipes

Masoor Dhal

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:46:40 -0400

Quick and cheap fake Indian food. -- posted by manicbovine

Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Soup

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:33:38 -0400

Healthy, satisfying, and comforting. Best served with a squeeze of lemon or a splash of white wine vinegar. -- posted by Chef #461400

Spicy Lentil-Coconut Curry/Soup

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:14:53 -0400

This is a modification of a soup recipe I learned in a vegan cooking class. I've tinkered with it quite a bit over the years, and it's quite different from the original now. It can be made as a curry or a soup, depending on the amount of liquid used. When I make it as a curry, I often double this recipe and serve it over recipe #284073. Use onion if you can't find fennel, or to ramp up the spiciness. To prepare fennel bulbs, cut off stalks and strip outer layer off bulb before chopping. Freezes well. -- posted by MN_SpiceHunter

Jacob's Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:18:01 -0400

This recipe came out of our home school Bible Workbook called Genesis to Joshua. My children had to make it one day for Bible Class. For those who need a refresher...Esau came in from the wilderness after hunting and sold his birthright to Jacob for some of his soup. I have to tell you, I have never been a big lentil soup fan, but the lemon juice in this soup really brightens the flavor and I found it to be very pleasing...even my picky eaters enjoyed it! -- posted by Chef Buggsy Mate

French Lentil Salad

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:03:12 -0400

Vegetarian Times. -- posted by dicentra

Lentils With Spinach

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:50:00 -0400

This is a Middle Eastern recipe from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. This is good over brown rice and served with Recipe #292585. -- posted by mliss29

Spiced up Red Lentils(Masoor Dal)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:31:48 -0400

Please don't sub brown lentils for this, the red lentils have a very different texture. Serve with rice and lemon wedges. Adapted from The Best International Recipe Cookbook. I have provided a varitation using coconut milk. -- posted by Sharon123

My Favourite Soup

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:58:55 -0400

I love to make this all year round! It's warm but refreshing! I hope you enjoy it. Measurements are approximate. -- posted by Little Vegan Devil

Vegan Lentil Pate (Aka Faux Gras)

Mon, 05 May 2008 01:27:38 -0400

This is simple to make and crazy delicious. The tarragon adds such a nice, sweet flavor. Serve with fancy crackers for a party or get-together, or just have this if you wanna be lazy for dinner! This pate tastes best when you allow it time to come to room temperature after it has been chilled. -- posted by tendollarwine

Warm Salad With Lentils

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:17:21 -0400

Warm salad to go with bbq or on its own as a light summer dinner. Vegan and very healthy. I made it up because I was tired of the old potato salads for bbq. Ingredients are per person as a main course, and can be adapted according to taste -use what you have! The taste will be richer with organic ingredients, this goes in particular for the tomato. Prep time is just washing lentils, the rest of the cutting is done while lentils are on the stove. The volume of lentils is when soaked. Use a little more than half the volume if you measure dried lentils. -- posted by Akita

Roasted Ratatouille With Lentils

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:43:24 -0400

Made this up last night & it is FABULOUS. It is very good at room temperature and the flavors improve as it sits, so it would work well made ahead for a picnic or potluck dinner. -- posted by Elmotoo

Simple Dal

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:18:45 -0400

Nothing fancy- just basic dal. -- posted by Sue L

Carrot and Lentil Soup

Sun, 18 May 2008 01:13:41 -0400

An unusual soup to serve hot or cold. -- posted by Nikkei

Bengali Dal

Sun, 18 May 2008 01:18:29 -0400

I don't recall from who or where this recipe came from. If anyone would happen to know, zmail me and I will credit. It is a bit thinner than the usual dal. It is to be served as a soup, rather than a side dish. The spice/heat is barely detectable. You can adjust yours to taste. -- posted by Sue L

Thai Style Curry

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:53:45 -0400

This is a healthy and delicious Thai inspired recipe. We made this last week and loved it! Recipe by Neva & Jim Brackett in their 7 Secrets Cookbook to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reverse diabetes. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Broccoli With Red Lentil Sauce (Eat for Health)

Wed, 28 May 2008 20:34:38 -0400

From Dr. Fuhrman's new book, Eat for Health. -- posted by VegSocialWorker

Lentil Salad -- in 4 Traditional Variations

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:31:04 -0400

This recipe comes to me by way of "Olive Trees and Honey" by Gil Marks, a beautiful vegetarian world-view cookbook. See the bottom of the recipe, in the last few numbered steps, for the various traditions. The first version is Sephardic, a Jewish/Spanish variation, and is called "Salata de Lentejas." -- posted by Susiecat too

Ají De Lentejas (Bolivian Spicy Lentil Stew)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:53:40 -0400

A Bolivian vegan recipe from Around the World. The salsa is also typical of Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and northern Chile. Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Lentil Soup

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:03:12 -0400

Hearty lentil soup that is easy to prepare and sure to please. Double recipe if feeding a crowd. -- posted by Chef #857287

Curried Lentils With Spinach

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:00:55 -0400

From Nava Atlas, "Vegetariana" Pretty tasty, very easy. Needs a little something. I thought it would be good with shrimp in it, Joe (DH) suggested some heat (hot bean paste?). Maybe cubes of butternut squash? If anyone comes up with something fabulous, please share! -- posted by Chef MB

Sloppy Joe Lentils (Slow Cooker or Crock Pot)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:06:20 -0400

This is a semi-homade version inspired by the other sloppy joe lentil recipes here (thanks, guys!). This is for the 5-6 qt. slow cooker too. Hubby tried it and liked even though he's a carnivore. I made this one afternoon and froze half of the batch for another time. With a 6 qt. slow cooker, you can probably double the recipe easily (I ended up adding extra lentils to the recipe because I used too much water at first...ended up with 1.5lb. lentils and I still had plenty of room in my crock pot). -- posted by Honeywine

Mental With Lentil. Lentil Side Dish

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:46:21 -0400

A side dish that I adore. Replace fatty, starchy mashed potatoes. Be down with buttered down corn Load up on protein, essential fiber, and cut the fat! -- posted by Jes-cooks

Green Lentil Salad (Azifa)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:02:22 -0400

From: The Essential African Cookbook by Rosamund Grant. -- posted by Engrossed

Simple Lentil Dal (Dahl)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:24:27 -0400

Don't let the word "Simple" fool you; it's a fairly easy recipe to make, but results in the loveliest of flavor complexities. The mashed garlic, cloves and cinnamon give the lentils a lovely, warm aftertaste and a heavenly fragrance. Whole spices are cooked in a bit of oil to infuse it with their flavor before the lentils are added and a fresh tempering oil is also used to finish the dish. This can be a of a stew-like consistency or like a soup depending on your preference. Add more water to thin, less to thicken. Puree a bit of the lentils for a smoother dal. Really nice over basmati rice! This was my second attempt at making a dal and my first *successful* one. ;) The recipe, (courtesy of acclaimed chef and cooking teacher, Suvir Saran), calls for pink lentils (dhuli masoor dal), but I used split yellow (mung or moong without the hulls and split). -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Masoor Dal

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:33:58 -0400

simple indian food -- posted by Chef #751306

Easy Curried Yellow Dal (Yellow Split Peas)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:46:46 -0400

I am usually too lazy to make my own curry, plus the take away from my local Indian restaurant is way better than anything I can usually make at home. But I had this package of dry yellow split peas in my cupboard for ages and finally decided to use them up one night. This is a very basic, mild curry recipe that can easily be modified to suit your individual tastes. Nutritious and vegetarian as well. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable oil or margarine for the butter. -- posted by EZBeingGreen

Lentil, Zucchini and Tomato Salad

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:38:45 -0400

This refreshing mixture is perfect for summer, and perhaps even as a satisfying winter dish served sautéed instead of chilled. Enjoy this simple, earthy template as-is, or have a little fun by customizing it with your own additions. Keep me posted if you come up with any particularly tasty combinations! -- posted by Verduras!

Spiced Lentils and Cantaloupe

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:33:57 -0400

This is an unusual combination, but suspend your doubts long enough to try it. Serve at room temperature for best flavor. -- posted by Susiecat too

Indian Style Lentils-Vegan

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:51:14 -0400

This is a very tasty recipe for the dry lentils available from the supermarket. I got the original from the 1972 edition of "An Invitation to Indian Cooking" by Madhur Jaffrey, a cookbook that I highly recommend for very satisfying recipes. I have modified it so that it has less fat. I use one tablespoonful here. If you want to use no oil, you could just dry roast the cumin seeds and leave out the asafetida. The seasoning is very mild; you can pump it up by adding more ginger, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. -- posted by Chef #569171

Snobby Joes

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:58:01 -0400

Fabulous, nutrient-rich recipe from Veganomicon. I made a few changes/substitutions to the recipe though; yet it still turned out absolutely delectable! -- posted by 925053

Barbecue Baked Lentils

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:58:29 -0400

From fatfreevegan.com. We love this recipe. It's easy and tasty. -- posted by VegSocialWorker

Curried Bean Salad

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:55:44 -0400

This is a fabulous recipe from www.101cookbooks.com! I put it together in less than 10 minutes using pre-cooked lentils. You can use any variety of beans. I used one can of chickpeas and one can of canellini beans. I mixed some spinach into the salad just before I added the dressing. -- posted by Reddyrat

Mixed Dahl

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:33:45 -0400

A quick easy recipe from ninemsn.com.au to make a tasty dhal using a mixture of lentils. . Add more chilli for extra spice, if preferred. Serve with pappadums or rice. Enjoy! -- posted by ironmandy

Creamy French Lentils With Celery Root and Garlic

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:18:04 -0400

This is a wonderful way to use celery root! It is based on the recipe of the same name from The Complete Vegan Cookbook. -- posted by Vegan4TheWin

Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:10:44 -0400

From The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet Cookbook, by Nava Atlas. Easy to make and freezes very well. -- posted by Chriztie1502

Scentilentil Journey

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:43:35 -0400

Take a trip to India tonight! Adapted from Looneyspoons: Low-Fat Food Made Fun, this flavorful Vegan dish serves 4-6 as a one-pot meal or 6-8 as a side dish. -- posted by ~Jen~

Red Lentil and Cauliflower Curry

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:35 -0400

This is based on a recipe from Veganomicon. I made substitutions and modifications out of necessity but it turned out so awesomely delicious that I decided I wouldn't even try the original recipe as written! This is best served over hot brown rice. Delicious! -- posted by Vegan4TheWin

Red Lentil and Apricot Soup

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:22:39 -0400

From the Essential Best Foods Cookbook: Recipes Featuring the Healthiest and Most Delicious Foods. Add an Indian flourish by swirling in cumin seeds sizzled briefly in hot oil. You can use additional chopped cilantro if you prefer to keep it practically fat free. -- posted by ~Jen~

Lentil Bolognese

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:01:36 -0400

Served over pasta, rice or a baked potato this makes for a great vegetarian meal. -- posted by Stardustannie

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:43:24 -0400

I found this recipe on lowfatlifestyle.com last week and was intrigued by it. I'm always looking for new dishes to make when our son and his wife come for dinner. They're vegetarians and we aren't, so sometimes grilled cheese or mac and cheese get old. So, I haven't tried this yet, but am posting it for safe keeping. Warning: cardamom and garam masala are expensive spices and this recipe only uses a little. So, if you can find them at some place like Whole Foods, you can buy just a little from the bulk aisle and save $$$. -- posted by clarinet player

Red Lentil Stew

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:56:17 -0400

This recipe was adapted from my daughter's history book (The Story of the World, Volume 2), of all places -- in studying medieval monasteries, we discovered that this could have been a typical "monk's supper," It's very satisfying and the flavors come together almost like a minestrone (minus the pasta). I made some changes and added lots more veggies than the original called for (rendering it less authentic, but much tastier!). -- posted by ChicPeaz

Lentil Rice Curry

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:49:13 -0500

Entered for safe-keeping. From "Favorite Brand Name Best-Loved Chinese Recipes and More". U.S. family-style recipe. Serve with "Fragrant Basmati Rice with Apple Juice and Ginger" (Recipe #334802 #334802). -- posted by KateL

Vegan Lentil Barley Soup

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:04:24 -0500

This is a nice, light soup that is perfect for chilly days. The lentils and barley are very filling and very good for you. Perfect with a few slices of rustic/artisan/whole grain bread. -- posted by tendollarwine

Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:12:21 -0500

A delicious and satisfying vegetarian version of Shepherd's Pie. For color, you can add diced carrots to the lentils as they cook. * The lentil cooking time is not included in this recipe. The lentils will take about an hour to cook, following package directions. -- posted by Chef #1045743

Lentil Soup With Lime Juice

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:33:39 -0500

I love this soup!! I like to add shredded chicken and serve with really sweet, buttery honey cornbread. Taken from "The Feast of Santa Fe" by Huntley Dent. -- posted by brianak

Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:45:02 -0500

i just kinda threw in what i had and thought would taste good together. i recently tried making saag and learned i really like the ginger/garlic combo. i'm a little of this, a little of that kind of gal so i've guesstimated some of the amounts. i used significantly more paprika and cayenne and almost burned my face off it was so spicy so i way toned those down. obviously adjust according to how spicy you like things. -- posted by jenessa

Mesopotamian Barley, Lentil and Tahini Soup (Vegan)

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:48:33 -0500

From Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey by Najmieh Batmanglij. This is untrried by me so far, but I plan on making it this winter sometime. I'm wating to see if I get a handheld blender for Christmas. -- posted by VegSocialWorker

Spicy Root Vegetable & Lentil Casserole

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:26:26 -0500

I am collecting recipes for my New Year venture back into a largely vegetarian diet. This looks like something my husband and myself will enjoy so I am sticking it here for safe keeping. I found it in the 2008 copy of the yearly 'Vegetarian Christmas' special put out by BBC Good Food Magazine. You can pick the heat of curry paste or powder that will suit your family. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Buddha's Happy Belly: Curried Lentils, Cauliflower and Tomatoes

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:48:24 -0500

Reader Recipe (Susan Cava) from the Vegetarian Times. This is vegan and gluten-free. -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Vegetarian Kufteh / Köfte (Middle-Eastern Meatballs)

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:01:46 -0500

Kufteh (Persian), köfte (Turkish) and kibbeh (Arabic) are round, walnut-sized patties usually made from pounded meat but sometimes from fish or vegetable pulp, which then is mixed with fine bulgur, herbs and spices. Serve this vegetarian version as an appetizer or a side dish. This recipe is from Martha Rose Shulman and was printed in the New York Times (January 2, 2009). -- posted by blucoat

Braised Lentils With Cloves

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:00:14 -0500

This is a unique and flavourful recipe from "Cooking Light" Magazine. Cloves infuse the braising liquid--and thus the lentils--with savory, spicy notes. If you are using the regular sized lentils, you may have to simmer them for a little longer. -- posted by blucoat

Lentil Barley Soup

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:58:09 -0500

From fatfreevegan.com, adapted from NewCenturyNutrition.com Based on a recipe by J. Raymond Thick enough to be called a stew, this hearty soup is easy to prepare and cooks in a single pot. Add more water or stock if you wish to have a thinner soup. Pearl barley is the variety most commonly sold in supermarkets. Natural food stores offer hulled barley, which is slightly less refined and cooks in about the same amount of time. -- posted by Chef #1109421

Vegetarian Harira

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:42:05 -0500

Harira is the Moroccan soup served daily to break the sunrise-to-dusk fasting period during the month of Ramadan, the Muslim holiday. This vegetarian version offers a healthier option to those who chose to not eat meat. You can also add a small amt of pasta, such as angel hair or vermicelli broken into small pieces, if you wish. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Lentil Soup

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:33:45 -0500

This is the version of lentil soup from Cyprus that my grandma used to make. It is very similar to the Greek one, and it is fully vegan. -- posted by Cypriot Cook

Spicy Curried Lentil Stew With Cashew Nuts

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:34:09 -0500

From Ellen Brown, this stew is one of the most aromatic dishes you'll ever eat! Serve with cooked basmati rice. -- posted by ~Jen~

Lentil Soup With a Hint of Fruit

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:40:52 -0500

This is adapted from mollie katzens vegetable heaven cookbook. This is extremely healthy and fat free. -- posted by ashlynn08

Red Lentils

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:48:59 -0500

A very simple, yet filling and satisfying Lentil dish. I made this in my 6-cup Rice Cooker, so if you are not using one, the recipe will be different. -- posted by Phil Dosa

Italian Lentil Ball Submarine Sandwiches

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:47:47 -0500

I got this recipe from the Vegan chef website and it is delicious! -- posted by ashlynn08

Lentil Soup in 10 Minutes (Pressure Cooker)

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:33:46 -0500

This is a super-fast, filling, healthy, and delicious vegetarian soup. Note: you may add corn kernels when you remove the pressure cooker lid. Remember that this soup is hotter than any soup that you make on the stove so let it cool accordingly. Recipe adapted from "The Veggie Queen" Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, and is on her DVD, "Pressure Cooking: A Fresh Look". -- posted by blucoat

Curried Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:18:17 -0500

This is a tasty, healthy, and kid-friendly soup that is easy to make. It was inspired by "Vegetarian Pleasures" by Jeanne Lemlin. See bottom of the directions for ways to improve on the kid-friendliness of this recipe. -- posted by GoodNurture

Spiced Lentil Tacos (Vegetarian)

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:00:15 -0500

This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the texture of ground beef. If you want a softer lentil, you can cook them about 15 minutes longer (in step 1) with added broth until soft. -- posted by blucoat

Lentil and Rice Casserole

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:59:35 -0400

Pretty easy and pretty tasty, makes a great vegetarian main course. -- posted by Super Wifey

Lentils With Sweet Potatoes

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:16:30 -0400

Delicious, hearty, and extremely healthy. The only drawback is that there's a fair amount of chopping -- I have very little time to make dinner during the week, so I usually do the chopping for this over the weekend, and then just start throwing things in the pot after work. This is a variation on a recipe from Mark Bittman's _How to Cook Everything Vegetarian_, but that recipe calls for regular potatoes and no onions. I really enjoy the flavor of sweet potatoes, and I think onions make everything better, so I do it this way. We often eat it over brown rice, but it's also good just by itself. -- posted by Becky #7

Mihc's Indian Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:16:27 -0400

This is a mildly spicy, comfort-food soup packed with protein and veggies. For more or less spice, add slightly less or more chili powder. -- posted by Mihc

Spiced Lentil Soup

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:01:32 -0400

From Prevention. -- posted by Serah B.

Potato Lentil Jumble

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:02:43 -0400

Rich in nutrients and easy on the digestive system, this is a healthy and gentle tasting rainy day dish. -- posted by Elise and family

Ayurvedic Dahl

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:33:44 -0400

Helps digestion and balances the pitta dosha. From yogajournal.com -- posted by SimplyAuburn

Detox Vegan Stew

Sat, 16 May 2009 10:34:49 -0400

This is a lunch I make on my detox weekends when I only eat good for me things but I also like good totaste too. -- posted by rmarcella56

Mel's Lentil Leek Saute

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:22:13 -0400

A delicious but very unconventional "stir-fry", suitable for vegans, delicious over rice (in a main dish) ...in a pita...or plain (as a side dish). Only use a high quality (and REAL) soy sauce. It REALLY makes a difference. -- posted by Food Snob in Israel

Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:08 -0400

Ina Garten made huge pots of this at her restaurant, Barefoot Contessa. It's healthy and delicious! -- posted by Sharon123

Sweet & Sour Sprouted Mung Beans

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:52:57 -0400

This is an Indian hearty dhal (lentil soup) from the state of Gujarat, that was taught to me by mother-in-law. The preparation requires some planning, but the results are excellent. Two notes: 1) the original dish was meant to be 'Saatvic' (a type of Hindu food considered pure), which usually means no onions or garlic, but it is tasty both ways and; 2) the recipe calls for jaggery, which can be bought in a local Indian grocer, but sugar works almost as well. -- posted by Meera

Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:15:52 -0400

This is a great recipe for toddlers, especially if you are vegetarian or have a baby who is not fussed on eating meat. My grandson refuses to chew meat (now aged 19 mths) so we are always looking for ways to make sure he gets an adequate diet. These simple ingredients cook up easily and the recipe makes at least 10 servings and is good to freeze. -- posted by Kiwi Kathy

Vegetarian Green Lentil Soup

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:48:51 -0400

This Recipe comes from a Runner's World Forum poster. I am posting it for safekeeping. This lentil soup is cheap and easy to make! It tastes better the second day and also freezes well! -- posted by 823783

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:02:37 -0400

With hearty lentils, brown rice, and vegetables, as well as some sassy seasonings, nobody will miss the meat in this recipe I created for company. I served them with a side of sweet potato fries and watermelon for dessert. Any extra filling makes an excellent midnight snack or lunch. -- posted by Prose

Spicy, Low-Fat Veggie Burgers (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:51:53 -0400

These flavorful patties are baked instead of fried! I modified this recipe from The Great American Detox Diet by Alex Jamieson. These burgers freeze well if individually wrapped. Reheat them in the microwave or oven or on the grill. -- posted by Prose

Vegan Lentil Soup

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:23:15 -0400

I make this at least once a week come fall & winter for dinner and lunches. My carnivore husband LOVES it. Goes great with homemade bread too! If you are lucky enough to find grains of paradise, use them. I hear it really makes the soup. Never being able to find it myself, I just substitute regular pepper for it. -- posted by ShaenaL

Margie's Lentil Soup

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:40:10 -0400

A recipe for lentil soup that a friend made for me after I came home with my second child - I begged her for the recipe. You can make with vegetable broth to be truly vegetarian if that's what you are going for. I personally plan to try adding some cut-up sausage to it! -- posted by Summer's Mommy

Cream of Red Lentil Soup

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:40:42 -0400

From Eat Well Stay Well -- posted by dicentra

Smells so Good Lentil Soup

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:05:11 -0400

This makes a thick soup that smells amazing and tastes just as good. If you reheat it for lunch at work, everyone will ask what you have that smells so good. It also freezes well for leftovers. -- posted by 49flavours

Easy Warm Lentil Salad

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:28:25 -0400

This recipe was featured in this months Family Circle. I have eliminated the sausage called for in the original recipe to make this a great, easy vegan option! -- posted by Miss_Elaine

Vegan Lentil Soup in 20 Minutes

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:25:45 -0400

I admit, the first time I used a pressure cooker I was a little afraid. I left my studio and stood on the other side of the door to avoid severe burning and disfigurement if my pot of legumes exploded. I called a friend to ask her if I was doing it right. But now I see the pressure cooker like a trusted friend who only wants to save me some valued time. So when I saw this lentil recipe in Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and the preparation time of 1 hour, I was so glad I had a pressure cooker to cut the time by nearly two-thirds, borrowing a technique from the Spanish and the Lentils with Chorizo Sausage Recipe (Recipe #342592). The first thing I did was skip the step where you sauté the onion and carrots for 10 minutes. It's unnecessary, and you'll find that my method makes a soup with a smoother, more pleasant consistency by cooking the vegetables whole or halved, then removing and pureeing them afterwards. My kitchen has a surplus of brown lentils, so those are what I used. I'm going to keep the brown lentils in the recipe because I don't know if French lentils require more liquid. One thing I want to try for next time, since I used bouillon cubes, is to break them up and try to dissolve them in step 2 rather than prepare the stock ahead of time, and I plan to cut down the salt next time. I find the best way to seed plum tomatoes is to cut them in half and sweep out the seedy parts with your index finger. The soup you'll get from this is addictively delicious and filling, and you'll feel like a genius for owning a pressure cooker. -- posted by Valeria

Easy One Pot Lentils and Rice

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:49:39 -0400

I made this for dinner tonight, and the whole family loved it. I make lentils and rice quite often in a million and one different ways, and never with a recipe, but decided to post this one for safe keeping so that I can make it this way again. I served this as a rice ring (with easy glazed carrots and raisins in the middle). I had no onions on hand, but this would be excellent with carmelized onions on top. You may need to use a little more or less water depending on the age of your lentils. I used 6 1/2 cups, and it was perfect. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! -- posted by Chef #1082457

Yummy Indian Crunch Patties / Lentil & Chickpea Masala Vedai

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:36:48 -0400

I finally got the blades to go back on that $*%#@! food processor correctly so I've been making lots of fritters. (Preferably all at once and freezing so A) I don't have to scramble looking for something to eat between classes, and B) I hate washing that cantankerous odious thing and the less I have to wash it out, the better.) I found a website (if my brain was working right now I could remember what site it was) that had lots of cool Indian and vegan recipes. I browsed through many then I got this idea for some spicy fritters that didn't involve me getting up to go back out to the store; I'll probably be posting fritter/crunch patty recipes all week. These are not quite bhajia, not quite masala vedai, but they're tasty. And vegan! Yields about 10 crunch patties. -- posted by the80srule

Lively Lentils

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:10:53 -0500

Lentils are such a good-for-you food, and served over brown rice, make a complete meal. This recipe is a combination of several, and has a wonderful sweet and spicy flavor. Add water if they become too thick. Leftovers can be frozen. -- posted by Widget3

Winter Squash Parsnip and Lentil Stew (Vegan)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:16:06 -0500

Another experiment I wanted to keep in mind. A simple recipe that results in a rich, creamy slightly sweet and surprisingly flavorful dinner. Lots of vitamin and protein goodness, good for a cold night. -- posted by LadyPoe

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:38:23 -0500

from "125 best Vegetarian Slow Cooker recipes" by Judith Finlayson. -- posted by Chef #457834

Misr Wot (Ethiopian Lentil Soup)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:19 -0500

This was passed to me via a friend from an Ethiopian family. Berbere is a spice. -- posted by Julia Rodriguez

Lentil Skillet (With Cumin and Lemon)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:17 -0500

Warm comfort food. Someone gave me this recipe years ago. To provide contrast, serve with something crunchy and/or something colorful. I tend to cut the recipe in half, and then use less olive oil and more cumin. Also I sometimes find the uncooked garlic a bit harsh; wilting it a bit in the bottom of the pan may be wise. -- posted by Michelle from Central Time

Simple Yummy Spiced Lentils

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:52:30 -0500

A yummy recipe for lentils that can be very easily adapted to whatever you have in the cupboard. Simple and tasty and perfect for winter! -- posted by Chef Kirsten (#1!)

Lentils With Cumin and Asafetida

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:27 -0500

This is a wonderful Indian lentil side dish. Asafetida has a very strong, musky smell that many people find unappealing. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from contaminating your other spices, and if you really don't like the smell, keep it in the freezer--I left it in my car for a little while and everything in the car smelled like it afterward. Despite the strange smell, I have not yet met anyone who dislikes the flavor once it's prepared! This recipe comes from a cookbook called Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen. All the ingredients should be available at any Indian grocery store. -- posted by Edana

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:42 -0500

This soup is considered to be a tradition for breaking the Ramadan fast in Egypt and is a traditional "Middle Eastern peace recipe". I got this from a Middle Eastern living blog and decided to share it since I was looking for red lentil recipes. Red lentils can be found in Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores. This awesome soup is vegan and quite healthy. -- posted by the80srule

Lentil Dip (Or Spread or Hummus)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:32 -0500

Lentils made into a creamy dip! This can also be used as a sandwich spread. -- posted by Laura Zimmerman

Curried Lentils

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:36:13 -0500

Adapted from a recipe at What-a-Crock on Live Journal. If vegetable oil and vegetable stock are used, this is vegan. Whole butter will burn before the spices are toasted; if you do not have clarified butter, use oil. -- posted by DrGaellon

Not Cheese Dip

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:12:42 -0500

Really a full meal in sauce form. There are a lot of ingredients, but since it's combined in the blender, it's super easy. This is adapted from a recipe originally published in Vegan Lunchbox Around the World by Jennifer McCann. Whenever I ask my 8-year-old daughter if she wants something special for dinner, this is what she asks for. We dip tortilla chips in it, but it's good spread on burritos. -- posted by Kumquat Knickers

Simple and Cheap Vegan Lentil Soup

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:21:06 -0500

When it comes to soup I dont like a lot of fuss. I am a big supporter of a simple soup. This is one of my favorite soups to make. Try it simple, try it with extra veggie goodness. It goes both ways! -- posted by emily.soulliere

Patrick's New Year Lentil Chili

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:49:11 -0500

According to folklore, eating lentils helps to bring wealth and prosperity in the new year. This chili is a twist on an old favorite, perfect for a cold winter's night! -- posted by JMUPatrick

Rustic Tomato Lentil Soup

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:19:01 -0500

From HOW IT ALL VEGAN! by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer -- posted by bungalowten

Lentils and Potatoes Curry

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:05:31 -0500

I love lentils because you don't have to soak them before they cook (no advance planning required). This is a very simple recipe with great flavor. Recipe courtesy of How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food. Serving size is estimated. -- posted by AmyZoe

Easy Vegetable Dal

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:31:45 -0500

From the kitchen of Rose Eliot. Serve with Indian breads or boiled rice. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Middle Eastern Style Three-Lentil Soup With Potatoes (Vegan)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:45:46 -0500

Based this off my other lentil soup recipe. You can find most of these ingredients in Indian grocery stores, it takes longer to cook because red lentils dissolve easily but the others don't. Particularly tasty with Recipe #411190. -- posted by the80srule