Rustic, comforting and simple. Lentils of any colour form a hearty, nourishing base for soups and salads, and are the backbone to many dishes. The legume’s nutty and earthy flavours mean it’s a good match for vegetables such as beetroot and Brussels sprouts, and meat proteins such as pork, sausages and chicken. So, we’ve rustled up our best lentil recipes for you to cook.
Here, we have easy lentil recipes such as our golden coconut-curried lentils recipe and a recipe for beetroot, feta and brown lentils salad ready in less than 30 minutes. We also have a soup recipe made with red lentils, a dhal and barramundi dish handily made in one pot and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Many of these recipes with lentils are plant-based, budget-friendly and ideal for people who love prepping meal plans. Really, what’s not to love about lentils?
Best lentil recipes for winter and beyond
Coconut dhal with barramundi
Dhal is the ultimate comfort food and, in this version, coconut milk adds richness to the dish.
Sumac-spiced pork cutlets with Brussels sprouts and lentils
Succulent, stunning and packed with flavour, this recipe for pork cutlets won’t disappoint.
Red lentil soup with yoghurt and coriander
A lentil soup that’s inspired by shorbat adas, a dish often served during Ramadan, does wonders when you’re in need of a little nourishment.
How to make the perfect tempered dhal
O Tama Carey, of Lankan Filling Station, explains how to add layers of flavour to this South Asian staple.
Beetroot salad with feta and lentils
We all know someone who thinks salads are boring. Consider them converted with this flavour-packed number.
Insalata of bitter leaves, lentils, onion and pecorino
Where bright and bitter flavours unite.
Pork rib, black lentil and white bean stew
Pork rib, black lentil and white bean stew recipe- Preheat oven to 160C. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Coconut-curried lentils
How to turbo-charge the humble lentil with fragrance and spice.
Roast trout with warm green lentil and bacon dressing
Lentils and bacon are a match made in heaven – here they combine in a warm dressing to be served over a simple roast trout.
Red lentil dhal
Is this the ultimate comfort food?
Persian red lentil soup with tahini, beetroot and fried mint
Lentil soup may not sound like the sexiest of dishes, but rest assured, it’s a heart-warmer.
Grilled lamb cutlets with yoghurt and fresh chilli chutney
Lisa Featherby fast recipe for grilled lamb cutlets with yoghurt and fresh chilli chutney.
Red lentil fritters with green yoghurt
These red lentil fritters may be on the diminutive side, but they punch well above their weight in the flavour stakes.
Green lentils with salami and cavolo nero
Served as a side, this green lentil salad is filled with flavour. Thinly slice the salami to create an even taste.
Caramelised pumpkin, corn and lentil bowl
This brightly coloured pumpkin, corn and lentil bowl makes for a picture-perfect lunch.
Dosas with coconut lentil curry
Dosas with coconut lentil curry recipe – For dosas, rinse and drain dhal and rice, then soak together in a bowl of water overnight.
Lentil and speck soup with beetroot slaw
A fresh slaw of beetroot and Spanish onion brings welcome lift to this lentil soup.
Grilled bean salad with lentils
The chargrilled Roman and green beans add so much flavour to this green salad, it could easily make a light dinner or lunch. Just add crusty bread, a poached egg or some shredded chicken.
Braised pork and fennel sausages with lentils and rosemary
Sausages and lentils are a surefire route to winter comfort.
Chicken, lentil and kale soup
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chicken, lentil and kale soup.
Jeera rice and dhal
A gently spiced curry and fragrant, herby rice – this is peak comfort food.
Emma McCaskill’s green asparagus, fennel, lentil and labne salad
A combination that just works.
Lentils with speck and cabbage
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Lentils with speck and cabbage
Rice, pasta, lentils, canned tomatoes: koshari is made for self-isolation cooking
Rice and lentils served with a spiced tomato sauce and a pile of crisp onion: no wonder this Egyptian comfort food dish is so well loved.
Saba Alemayoh’s birsen (red split lentil stew)
The owner of Saba’s Ethiopian Restaurant in Melbourne shares the recipe for her favourite legume recipe of all time.
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Roti with chana dhal
We’ve made this curry to have as a dipping sauce with roti, but it could also be served as a meal with rice. Start this recipe a day ahead to make the roti.
Puy lentils with bacon and Brussels sprouts
Smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts and Puy lentils – a classic combination that makes a great accompaniment to any Parisian meal.
Octopus, frisée and fennel salad with lardons and lentil dressing
This octopus, frisée and fenne salad is super versatile – take it in whatever direction suits your mood.
Coconut lentil dhal with cucumber yoghurt
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for coconut lentil dhal with cucumber yoghurt.
Lentil and root vegetable salad
Australian Gourmet Traveller vegetarian recipe for lentil and root vegetable salad
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