Widely available and so economical, lentils are one of the best sources of high-quality plant protein. They’re amazingly versatile, which this roundup of dozens of hearty vegan lentil recipes demonstrates. No worries, we haven’t forgotten about lentil soups — they deserve a roundup all their own. You’ll find a link to that collection below.

In this roundup, you’ll find lentil main dishes of all kinds, stews, burgers, dals, curries, salads, and more. These recipes use a variety of lentils — red, green, brown, beluga, and French.
For everything you’d want to know about this powerful little legume, see our Guide to Lentils. Thanks to the talented bloggers who participated in this collection for permission to use their photos and link out to their recipes.
Before we get going, see our roundup of filing and flavorful vegan lentil soup recipes. A collection of plant-based lentil recipes wouldn’t be complete without them. See the link just under this graphic, and then let’s get this lentil party started!

Filling and Flavorful Vegan Soup Recipes
Hearty lentil main dishes

Vegan Sausage and Lentils with Yellow Rice
from The Vegan Atlas

Curried Lentils and Spinach
from The Vegan Atlas

Perfect Chickpea and Lentil Curry
from Health My Lifestyle

from Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietician

Mujaddarah (Middle Eastern Rice with Lentils)
from The Vegan Atlas

Bulgur Mujadara
from Cuisine With Me

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Curried Lentils
from Kara Lydon

Lentils and Rice
from The Stingy Vegan

Easy French Lentils
from Garden in the Kitchen

Italian Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
from The Vegan Atlas

Lentil Bolognese Sauce
from Kelly Neil

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils & Mushrooms
from The Vegan Atlas

Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes
from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen

Mushroom Lentil Loaf
from This Wife Cooks

Lentil Loaf
from Where Do You Get Your Protein

Vegan French Lentil Bake
from Kind Earth
Lentil Stews

Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Stew
from The Vegan Atlas

Vegan Lentil Stew (Hearty & High in Protein)
from TY Berry Much

Tajine Lentil Stew with Whole Roasted Cauliflower
from Dish ‘n the Kitchen
Lentil burgers, sloppy joes & tacos

Red Lentil and Quinoa Burgers
from The Vegan Atlas

Easy Vegan Walnut Lentil Burgers
from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen

BBQ-Flavored Lentil Sloppy Joes
from The Vegan Atlas

Super-Easy Vegan Lentil Tacos
from The Vegan Atlas

Lentil Tacos
from Recipes From a Pantry
Lentil Dals and Curries

Maa Ki Dal (Kali Dal; Black Gram Dal)
from Living Smart and Healthy
Lehsuni Moong Dal (Garlicky Yellow Lentil Curry)
from Living Smart and Healthy

Spicy Urad Dal (Black Lentil Dal)
from The Belly Rules the Mind

Green Lentil Dal
from Slow the Cook Down
Red Lentil Dal and Rice Bowls
from The Vegan Atlas

Easy Red Lentil Dahl
From Vegan Huggs

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry
from Living Lou

Quick Lentil and Kidney Bean Curry
from The Vegan Atlas

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
from Recipes From a Pantry

Easy Lentil and Chickpea Curry
from Neil’s Healthy Meals
Spicy Tofu Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk
from No Frills Kitchen
Lentil Salads

Greek-Inspired Lentil Salad with Vegan Feta
from The Vegan Atlas

Black Lentil Salad with Peppers and Olives
from The Vegan Atlas

Simple Lentil and Tomato Salad
from The Vegan Atlas

Roasted Sweet Potato Lentil Salad
from Recipe Runner

French Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers & Basil
from Jazzy Vegetarian

The Best Healthy Lentil Salad
from Food Pleasure and Health
Beluga Lentil Salad
from Champagne Tastes
More lentil goodness

Loaded Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Hummus)
from The Vegan Atlas

Roasted Carrot Red Lentil Hummus
from An Edible Mosaic

Protein Granola with Lentils
from Bakerita

Vegan Mushroom Lentil Paté
from Zardy Plants

High Protein Vegan Avocado Toast
from E.A. Stewart Spicy RD Nutrition





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