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
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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