Lentil Croquettes with Mango Jalapeno Chutney
With the upcoming holiday season, having tapas ready on hand is a good idea. These were very tasty and also make a nice dinner as well.
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils (I used red)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
splash of lemon juice
2 tablespoons bread crumbs plus bread crumbs for rolling
2 tablespoons chick pea flour
dash garlic powder
oil for frying
for [...]
Lentil & Spinach Quesadillas with Jalepeno Avacado Cream
This is a very tasty twist on traditional quesadillas or bean burritos. Lentils lend themselves to many various cultures.
Yield: 8 quesadillas
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils (brown or green Le Puy)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 bay leaves, crushed but whole
8 corn tortillas (flour tortillas are also fine)
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. spicy seasoning of choice, Cajun)
1 Tbs. tomato puree
4 cups [...]
Spicy Lentil and Spinach with Rhubarb Chutney
This is a nice hearty meal for the cooler seasons of the year. It’s particularly nice with hearty whole grain bread and a nice mixed salad.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
for the lentil and spinach:
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 cups water as needed
1 cup lentils
4 cups spinach, washed [...]
Review: Roasted Asparagus with Lentils
We really enjoyed this meal tonight. As asparagus season comes to a close, we try to have as many nice fresh meals using it as possible.
We found this recipe at deliciouslivingmag.com . Lentils are also one of our favorite ingredients. We followed the simple instructions and it turned out great. The only thing different that [...]
Lentils & Rhubarb United Soup
Soon we will be able to harvest fresh rhubarb from our garden. For this delicious soup I used what we still had in the freezer from last year. The slight sourness of rhubarb adds a wonderful dimension to the lentils.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large [...]
Curried Vegetable with Lentil Stew
This is a very nice, mild curry dinner for a chilly fall or winter’s night.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and cut in large bie sized pieces
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut in large bite sized chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut in large bite sized chunks
2 heaping Tbs. [...]
Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Date Soup
This is a lovely, sweet thick soup to enjoy on a chilly day. It’s not particularly spicy, that’s up to you how hot you’d like it. The dates give it a nice subtle sweetness.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
100 grams red lentils
500 grams pumpkin, de-seeded cut in pieces
250 grams (1 can) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, [...]
Curried Red Lentil Balls in Tamarind Coconut Sauce
This mild curry tastes wonderful on a cold evening. This meal is filling and healthy as well as being really tasty.
Serving Size: 4
Yield: 9 balls
Ingredients:
for the sauce:
1 can coconut cream
3-4 tablespoons coconut flakes (not sweetened)
2 tablespoons tamarind syrup or paste (not sweetened)
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon koetembar powder
2 teaspoons asafoetida [...]
Pomegranate Lentil Soup
This is a very hearty flavorful soup. With the lentils and the rice, we have a complete protein. The mint and pomegranate give the soup a sweetness, although it is mildly so. The recipe makes a lot It would serve 4 as a full supper or 8 as a starter.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup lentils
2 tablespoons [...]
Warm Fava Bean and Lentil Salad with Mint
This salad is as healthy as it is beautiful. This warm salad tasted great on a chilly evening. The mint leaves give a nice fresh flavor, complimented with a splash of lemon juice and the red wine vinegar.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup Le Puy lentils
1 red onion, sliced
1-2 bay leaves
300 g fava beans, broad beans or [...]
Review: Lentils and Olive Salad
“Who says vegetarian food is boring? This recipe brings together flavors with an exciting outcome.”
Paula Lauri, of Olives 101.com is right! This salad is really tasty. It makes a very good main meal salad as it is full of nutritious lentils and other tasty ingredients. The recipe is easy to follow and uses an interesting [...]
Curried Lentil Burgers
The mango chutney gives these burgers a nice sweet but spicy flavor. We have a very nice mango chutney from Surinam which is quite spicy so the burgers are very flavorful.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
175 grams red lentils
2 cups vegetable bouillon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs. oil
2 scallions, chopped
1 large carrot, grated
1 Tbs. curry powder
50 grams cashew nuts, [...]
Lentil & Hazelnut Patties with Soy Yogurt Mint Sauce
These are very nice burgers. The minty yogurt sauce really makes a nice addition to the flavor.
Yield: 16 burgers
Ingredients:
1 & 1/4 cups dry lentils
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 egg equivalent
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted hazelnuts or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon [...]
Lentil chili
This was a new way for us to enjoy chili by using the lentils. It was very tasty and warmed us well on a chilly spring evening.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup dry lentils (I used brown)
1/2 cup TVP (reconstituted)
1 onion, chopped
1 med. carrot, cut in small pieces
3 Tbs. olive oil
[...]
Spinach and lentil patties
These patties really tasted great on a chilly, wet evening. We look forward to enjoying them more often, and no matter what the weather.
Yield: 10-12
Ingredients:
10 ounces spinach, sauteed
1 cup Puy lentils, cooked
3 teaspoons curry powder
3 Tbs.gram flour (or wheat)
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
pinch chili flakes
1 cup Penko bread crumbs or regular bread [...]
Red lentil salad with grilled fig
This recipe makes a lovely filling fall salad. It’s quick and easy to make.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
100 grams red lentils
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. mustard
salt
5 tbs. olive oil
4 tbs. lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar
2 spring onions, cut in rings
1 red bell pepper
2 ripe fresh [...]
Indian Pumpkin Dish with Rice and Lentil Puree
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 onions chopped
2 sweet bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
750 grams pumpkin, cut in small pieces
1 tsp. black mustard seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. saffron
1 tbs. sugar
1/2 cup vegetable bouillon
2 tbs. chopped [...]
Warm Quinoa Lentil Salad
Quick and delicious!
Ingredients:
0,5 cup brown lentils
0,5 cup quinoa
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped and seeds removed
A handful of fresh lemon balm
Dressing:
0,25 cup canola oil
1 tblsp lemon juice
1,5 tsp curry powder
1 tsp lime pepper
0,5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh, grated ginger
Directions:
Cook the lentils and quinoa (if you like, cook them in vegetable bouillon to [...]
Lentil and bean sprout salad
This crunchy salad tastes great. The peanut butter dressing is such a smooth compliment to the crunchy ingredients.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
30 grams brown lentils, uncooked
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
1 vegetable bouillon cube
75 grams mung bean sprouts
50 grams lettuce, finely shredded
1 apple, chopped
50 grams sunflower seeds
for the [...]
Lentil, walnut & celery salad
Lentils are really a super food. You can do so much with them. Here we have brown lentils featured in a salad. It’s nice and crunchy with the celery and walnut pieces, and tastes even better on the 2nd day.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
8 ounces lentils
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/2 red or [...]
Armenian apricot and lentil soup
This is a very tasty soup, based on traditional Armenian recipes. The apricots in this soup add a lovely mild sweetness.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 ounces red lentils (55 g), washed
2 ounces dried apricots (55 g), washed
1 large potato
2 pints vegetable stock
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
3 tbs. [...]
Curried Lentils with Rhubarb and Sweet Potatoes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 c. red lentils (dry)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in bite sized pieces
2 & 1/2 c. water
1 vegetable bullion cube
1 tbs. oil
1 c. rhubarb, cubed
1 & 1/2 tbs. sugar
1 tablespoon curry
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon hot chili powder
1/2 c. coconut, shredded, unsweetened
Directions:
Put the water, bullion cube, lentils and sliced sweet [...]
Best Ever Lentil Soup
Originated in the Near East as one of the oldest domesticated crops, the lentil has been used for centuries throughout the Mediterranean region, the Middle East as well as North America for inexpensive and very nutritious meals. Lentils provide a high level of proteins, important dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and minerals. Because of this, they [...]
Sweet-Sour Lentil Balls
Ingredients:
For the lentil balls:
250 grams red lentils
425 millilitres water
1 green chilli pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 spring onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbs. salt
1 dash Tabasco
4 tbs. pineapple juice from can
1/4 cup bread crumbs
For the sauce:
3 tbs. vinegar
2 tbs. sugar
2 tbs. tomato paste
1 tbs. corn starch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can pineapple chunks
2 dashes Tabasco
1 [...]
