42 lovely lentil recipes
Learn to love lentils with this collection of delicious recipes. From soups and salads to authentic, punchy dhals - it's time to embrace these luscious legumes!
Falafel wrap with hummus & slaw
Pitta pockets of falafel goodness!
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Mixed mushroom ragù with lentils
A hearty, meat-free slow cooker recipe.
Indian-spiced red lentil and pumpkin soup
Creamy, aromatic and nourishing. There's much to love about this simple Indian-spiced soup.
Slow cooker curried lentil and tomato soup
A delicious soup made in the slow cooker.
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Smoky eggplant with lentil and pomegranate crunch
Smoky baked eggplant topped with
Vegetarian bolognese
Perfect this classic with a plant-based twist.
Roast pumpkin, capsicum, lentil and quinoa salad
You'll be sure to win friends with this salad. Packed with fresh and fabulous vegetables this hearty salad is great as a side or as a complete meal option.
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Turmeric dosa with green chilli potatoes
You'll love this hearty vegetarian dish, and so will your gut.
Silverbeet calzones
Cheese and spinach are a classic combo that work beautifully in this easy calzone recipe served with a tomato-based red lentil sauce. Calzone are Italian folded pizza pockets that work with a variety of different flavours, and they’re especially great for using up last night’s leftovers or meal prepping for the week. They freeze perfectly […]
How To Soak Legumes, Chickpeas, Lentils and Beans
Soaking dried legumes and pulses is an essential step for creating delicious dishes featuring chickpeas, lentils, and beans.
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Beef and lentil curry
Enjoy this rich and fragrant beef curry for dinner.
Lamb and lentil salad
Say goodbye to boring salads with this hearty lamb and lentil favourite.
Ham and lentil soup
With the smoky saltiness of ham hock and the hearty goodness of lentils and fresh veg, dinner doesn't get much better than this.
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Lentil and kale skillet lasagne
The whole famly will love this simple vegetarian one-pot pasta bake.
Vegan ‘shepherdless’ pie
Who needs lamb when you have lentils, mushrooms, a rainbow of other tasty vegetables and a pillowy polenta crust?
How to make lentil-stuffed eggplant in your air fryer
A tasty vegetarian meal made easy.
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Cauliflower and lentil parmigiana
Is there anything cauliflower can't do?
Smoked sausages with lentils
Chuck another snag in the stockpot!
Lentil soup
This slow-cooked lentil soup is hearty and nourishing.
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Vegetable harira
Harira is a traditional soup that's eaten to break the fast of Ramadan.
Spiced lentils and beetroot with dill yoghurt
Great as a side dish or main event.
Vegetable and lentil pot pies
Hearty and delicious, no meat required.
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Vegie gardener’s pie
The easy way to up your veg intake.
Spinach dhal
Curry favour with this vegie dish.
Coconut, tomato and lentil soup
A gorgeous vegan meal idea.
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Roasted brussels sprouts and lentil salad
Take your sprouts up a notch.
Lentil, green bean and fetta salad
Packed with flavour and texture.
Pork steaks with sauteed lentils
Fall in love with lentils.
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Crisp-skinned pork belly with braised green lentils
Get some pork on your fork.
Harira
This tasty Moroccan soup is traditionally eaten to break the daily fast during the month of Ramadan, but it is also a delicious midweek dinner, or light winter snack!
Curried kumara and lentil soup
Rethink your workday lunch.
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Spiced lentil and kumara pies
Tuck into a hearty pot pie this winter.
Ham hock with lentils
Take the pressure out of dinner...
Cauliflower dhal
Vegetarian never tasted so good.
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Pasta ‘bolognese’ your way
Try one, then try them all.
Lentil and vegetable soup
Vegie-packed and so satisfying.
Carrot and lentil soup with coriander pesto
A real lunchtime warmer.
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Indian-style lentil stew
You will need a slow cooker for this recipe.
Lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad
Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad - tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!
Shepherdless pie
A vegan twist on the classic shepherd's pie made with lentils, mushrooms and a polenta topping. It's just as hearty as the original and oh-so tasty!
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Curried lentil cottage pie
A fragrant twist on an old classic.
Flatbreads with spinach, lentil and zucchini salad
For a quick and healthy lunch you'll love.
Wholemeal spaghetti with green lentils, mushrooms and parsley butter
Keep healthy and satisfied with this wholemeal spaghetti with green lentils, mushrooms and parsley butter.
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Mediterranean grain salad
If you're looking for a healthy salad with a difference, try this Cypriot-inspired Mediterranean grain salad packed with lentils, brown rice, quinoa, seeds, nuts and fresh herbs.
Asparagus with crisp lentils and herb yoghurt
Whip up this easy side with fresh asparagus and a tin of lentils, but the real star of the dish is the herb yoghurt.
Freekeh & lentil vegetable bowl
This bowl of green goodness is filled with lentils, avocado and a delicious tahini yoghourt dressing.
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Eggplant, kale and lentil salad
This delicious salad is packed full of flavour and textures, proving that healthy lunches don't have to taste boring. You'll love the combination of flavours and sweet pomegranate dressing.
Red dhal with coconut curry
Packed full of hearty lentils and lovely Indian spices, this vegetarian curry makes a great quick and tasty weeknight dinner that's super healthy.
Brown lentil patties with grilled cucumber salad
These delicious brown lentil and spinach patties are baked, not fried, for a wonderfully healthy dinner. Serve with our fresh grilled cucumber and yoghurt salad for a filling, fibre-packed meal.
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Char-grilled zucchini and lentil lasagne
This delicious vegetarian lasagne recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Diabetes: Food For Life' cookbook is packed full of flavour and fibre, and is suitable for those following a diabetes-friendly diet.
Lentil and tomato bake
This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.
Beetroot and lentil burgers
Everyone loves a good burger, and everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!
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Dhal curry with chutney yoghurt
Quick and easy, but packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes, this delicious Indian spiced dhal curry makes a great weeknight dinner. Serve it with refreshing mango chutney yoghurt for an extra authentic touch.
Wonderful winter salad recipes
Salads aren't just for the warmer weather; in fact, winter salads that make use of fresh, seasonal produce are some of our favourites. Look for roasted veg like pumpkin and beetroot, Brussels sprouts and carrots for a heartier, season-appropriate version of your lunchtime staple, and don't forget to add plump, juicy citrus fruits for a truly delicious meal!
Lamb shanks with lentils and pancetta
Succulent lamb shanks with hearty lentils and pancetta- a family favourite on a cold winter's night.
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Pasta with mushrooms and lentils
Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.
Hearty vegetable and lentil soup
This feel-good soup goes up a notch, seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.
Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.
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Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup
A healthy meal has never been easier than with this effortless soup. Bacon adds a crisp, salty flavour while carrots, celery and lentils pack this meal with nutrition.
Twisted vege pizza
Pizza with a twist! Pile your base high with veges that are packed with nutrients.
Caramelised onion soup with cheesy floats
Lentils make a hearty addition to this French favourite.
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Roasted vegetable and green lentil salad
Pulses, legumes, grains and seeds are great off-the-shelf staples that add bulk, fibre and valuable nutrients to your diet. Try these light and hearty recipes to kickstart a new way of cooking.
Dijon chicken with lentils
You don't need to miss out on a nutritious and delicious dinner when you're lost for time after work. With juicy chicken that's packed with flavour this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Pilaf
Try this traditional, triple-tested pilaf by the Australian Women's Weekly for a classic, healthy and exotic vegetarian dish full of wonderful spices and flavour.
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Cheesy lentil pies
These cheesy lentil pies will satisfy your meat-free cravings while packing a flavourful punch. Full of protein and vegetable goodness, they're also perfect for little hands.
Zucchini lentil pasties
Make your own delicious and healthy treats of zucchini lentil pasties. Have them cold on a picnic or warm for a meat-free dinner or after school snack. Smaller ones can be made for cocktail parties.
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Beef sausage and lentil salad
Lentils have a nutty, earthy flavour that helps ground the strident richness of the sausages and pungency of the mustard and spices in this robust salad.
Vegetable and lentil potato pie
This healthy and tasty vegetable and lentil potato pie is packed full of vitamins and every bit as hearty as a meat based cottage pie. Perfect for a family meat-free Monday meal.
Pumpkin and eggplant dhal
There are countless versions of dhal, all equally healthy and delicious. Try our warming pumpkin and eggplant version for a hearty meat-free meal. Serve with Indian flatbread to mop up every bite.
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Lentil soup
Brown lentils can be substituted for the puy lentils, although they do require longer cooking. Note
Mixed dhal
This traditional Indian vegetarian dish is packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes. Dhal can be enjoyed any time of the day, but it's especially great eaten straight off the stove on a cool evening.
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Vegetable and lentil lasagne
An excellent option for a nourishing, filling meat-free meal, these individual vegetable and lentil lasagnes will quickly become a family favourite.
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Dhal and carrot soup
A delicious and healthy winter warming soup of dhal and carrot with a dollop of yoghurt.
Chickpea and lentil rice with fried onion
Baharat, an aromatic spice blend, includes some or all of the following: mixed spice, black pepper, allspice, dried chilli flakes, cinnamon, coriander seeds, paprika, clove, sumac, nutmeg, cumin seeds and cardamom seeds. It is used throughout the Middle East; here, it is often sold as “lebanese seven-spice”, and can be found in MiddleEastern food stores, […]
Lentil soup with smoked cheddar damper
Damper is a crusty Australian flat bread, originally cooked by the early settlers. Note
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Chickpea and lentil salad
Packed full of the goodness of legumes, this chickpea and lentil salad makes a delicious vegetarian lunch option for those wanting an quick and healthy meal.
Warm chicken and lentil salad
800g canned, rinsed, drained brown lentils can be used instead of the green lentils. Add them to the salad in step 5. Note
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Lentil and tomato soup
Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you have a quick, easy and hearty soup. Serve with toast or buttered bread for a complete supper.
Broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni
The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.
Chicken lentil and spinach pasta
dairy-free egg-free nut-free Note
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Vegetable and red lentil soup
Heart, healthy, fast and easy vegetable and red lentil soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Lentil and pumpkin vindaloo
Spicy, fragrant and delicious lentil and pumpkin vindaloo from Australian Women's Weekly.
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Masala dosa with mint rasam
A savoury and satisfying vegetarian classic from India, with a deliciously minty rasam.
Mixed dhal
There's nothing like a bowl of mixed dhal when you need a nourishing, easy and inexpensive meal that doesn't compromise on flavour.
Lamb and lentil curry
A rich, healthy and satisfying lamb and lentil curry served with wafer-thin Indian poppadoms.
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Warm lentil and chorizo salad
Try this healthy and flavoursome warm lentil and chorizo salad with a macadamia oil dressing.
Ham and green lentil soup with gremolata
Dig into this classic winter warmer with melt-in-your-mouth ham, tender lentils and juicy vegetables topped with fragrant gremolata. Serve with a generous slice of crusty bread and melting butter.
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Brown lentil, zucchini and chorizo salad
A healthy and filling brown lentil, zucchini and chorizo salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Lemon lentils
Clockwise from top left: lemon lentils; spiced potatoes, cauliflower and peas; tomato lamb curry; Ishmael’s egg salad Note
Koshari
Various combinations of rice and lentils are eaten throughout the Middle East and India, with perhaps the two most well-known versions being Lebanese mujadara and Indian kitcheree. Our Egyptian take on this homely dish, however, adds delicious "oomph" to the rice-lentil theme with its fragrantly spicy caramelised onion and piquant chilli sauce.
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Greek lentil, spinach and dill soup
Adding salt during cooking was once thought to make pulses tough  it doesn't. However it does slow down the cooking time, so it's best to season this Greek lentil, spinach and dill soup at the very end.
Chicken with spicy lentils
Grilled Indian-style chicken with spicy lentils from Australian Women's Weekly.
