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Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• beef stock
• olive oil
• onion
• cinnamon stick
• ginger root
• turmeric
• cumin
• black pepper
• chickpea
• red kidney bean
• tomato
• quinoa
• flat-leaf parsley
• cilantro
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• split pea
• beef bouillon granules
• pearl barley
• onion flake
• italian seasoning
• long-grain white rice
• bay leaf
• alphabet pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Layer split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves in a 1 ½ pint jar. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.

By Bea Gassman

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• onion
• beef broth
• tomato sauce
• italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the broth and bring mixture to a boil.
2. 2 Add the lentils, sauce and seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• long grain white rice
• vegetable oil
• ground beef
• egg
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• bread crumb
• salt
• black pepper
• tomato sauce
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
4. 4 In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Kristin

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• ham shank
• water
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• thyme
• bay leaf
• tomato
• black pepper
• vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
3. 3 Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

By skewtour

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• vegetable oil
• green onion
• carrot
• parsnip
• celery
• potato
• leek
• tomato
• vegetable broth
• bay leaf
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• red wine

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and wine.
2. 2 Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.

By Judith Webster

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• garlic
• basil
• red bell pepper
• chicken broth
• carrot
• onion
• asparagus
• pea
• white sugar
• orange marmalade
• curry powder
• saffron
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place in a shallow dish in 1 inch of water. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with basil, cover and place on a baking sheet. Halve and seed the bell pepper, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake garlic and pepper in preheated oven until pepper is browned and garlic is soft, 20 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, remove skin from pepper and chop. Squeeze out garlic cloves and mash together in a bowl to form a paste.
4. 4 While garlic and pepper are baking, combine lentils and chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, until lentils are just tender.
5. 5 Stir garlic paste, bell pepper, carrots, onion, asparagus, peas into lentil mixture, adding more broth to thin if necessary. Season with sugar, marmalade, curry powder, saffron, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

By Natalie Haight

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• bay leaf
• oregano
• basil
• water
• tomato
• spinach
• vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
6. 6 Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• black pepper
• sea salt
• ginger
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• paprika
• basil
• cinnamon
• chili powder
• basil
• water
• garlic
• turnip
• carrot
• spinach
• potato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the potatoes, spinach, carrots, turnips, garlic, and lentils in a slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover.
2. 2 In a bowl, stir the fresh basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dried basil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, sea salt, and black pepper; stir into the slow cooker.
3. 3 Cover the cooker, and cook on High for 8 hours.

By CJ

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• carrot
• onion
• kosher salt
• parsley
• black pepper
• ginger
• tarragon
• cumin
• tomato
• vegetable broth
• spinach
• zucchini
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, kosher salt, parsley, black pepper, ginger, tarragon, and cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in lentils and tomatoes. Pour vegetable broth over all vegetables and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in spinach and zucchini; simmer until zucchini is tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over the soup before serving.

By Sassy Moroccan

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• egg
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• cilantro
• oil-cured black olive
• carrot
• lemon zest
• lemon
• green chile pepper
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• roma tomato
• garlic
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Pour the lentils into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl and stir in the garlic, seeded tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and chile pepper. Add the juice of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon of the zest. Mix in the shredded carrot, olives, and cilantro.
3. 3 Season with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
4. 4 Before serving, mix the salad again and add more lemon juice or olive oil if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.

By TUNISIANSWIFE

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• black pepper
• honey
• apricot
• carrot
• sweet potato
• tomato
• chicken broth
• beef broth
• chickpea
• beef consomme
• onion
• butter
• ground lamb
• curry powder
• turmeric
• nutmeg
• clove
• ginger
• salt
• cumin
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder in a large bowl.
2. 2 Add lamb to spice mixture and mix until well combined.
3. 3 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add spiced lamb; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4 Add consommé, garbanzo beans, beef broth, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, apricots, and honey; bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce the heat to low and simmer until vegetables and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with pepper.

By Make-Ahead Mamas

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• black pepper
• salt
• honey
• raisin
• chicken broth
• tomato paste
• chili flake
• paprika
• ginger
• cinnamon
• turmeric
• coriander
• cumin
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• potato
• tomato
• lamb stew meat
• onion
• ghee

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add ghee. Add onions and cubed lamb to the melted ghee; cook and stir until lamb is browned and onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.
2. 2 Mix in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken broth, lentils, raisins, and honey; stir until all ingredients are well combined.
3. 3 Turn Saute mode off. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to 'Sealing' and select Meat/Stew mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Turn vent and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• cornstarch
• black pepper
• honey
• apricot
• carrot
• sweet potato
• potato
• tomato
• chickpea
• vegetable broth
• kale
• sweet onion
• butter
• curry powder
• turmeric
• nutmeg
• clove
• ginger
• salt
• cumin
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Make the spice mixture: Mix cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder together in a bowl.
2. 2 Make the stew: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in kale and spice mixture; cook and stir until kale begins to wilt and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. 3 Add broth, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, apricots, and honey; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 to 40 minutes. Cover the pot and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
5. 5 When ready to eat, remove from the refrigerator and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender and stew is heated through, about 25 minutes. Season with black pepper. If a thicker stew is desired, dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir mixture into stew and simmer until thickened, about 5 more minutes.

By Make-Ahead Mamas

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• apricot
• chickpea
• sweet potato
• carrot
• honey
• chicken broth
• beef broth
• tomato
• beef consomme
• onion
• butter
• curry powder
• turmeric
• nutmeg
• clove
• ginger
• salt
• cumin
• cinnamon
• ground lamb

Instructions

1. 1 Mix ground lamb, cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder together in a bowl. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add spiced lamb mixture. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Add consomme, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, and honey. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, lentils, apricots, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
4. 4 Bring soup just to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

By BusySpoons

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• cream of coconut
• curry paste
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut cream and season with salt to taste. Return to a simmer, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

By MELANIESAYSHI

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• wild rice
• vegetable broth
• mixed vegetable
• milk
• american cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse and sort lentils, discarding any debris or blemished lentils.
2. 2 Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 hour, covered. Drain and rinse lentils.
3. 3 Using a medium saucepan cook rice according to package directions.
4. 4 In a medium stock pot add lentils, cooked rice, vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, milk and American cheese. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Garnish as desired.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• turkey sausage
• onion
• green bell pepper
• rice
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the sausage until no pink shows. Stir in the onion and green pepper, and saute until the onions are tender. Stir in the lentils, rice and chicken broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.

By jill

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• vegetable oil
• onion
• tomato
• chili seasoning mix
• goat cheese
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent.
2. 2 Stir in lentils, tomatoes and Seasoning Mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.

By McCormick Spice

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• potato
• red bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• cilantro
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and lentils in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into lentils; continue cooking until potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.

By diaznanc

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• bay leaf
• onion
• bacon
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
3. 3 Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.

By Jen Vanleeuwen

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• carrot
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• panko bread crumb
• egg
• olive oil
• salt
• italian seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add carrots, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to lentils; cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat and slightly cool lentil mixture.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof wire rack.
3. 3 Mix bread crumbs, eggs, olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; add lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Form mixture into 6 to 8 patties and place on the prepared wire rack; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Place wire rack with patties onto a baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until burgers are firm, about 20 minutes.

By kelly4545

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• mozzarella cheese
• prosciutto
• basil
• balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.
2. 2 Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.

By schmerna

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• active dry yeast
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• honey
• whole wheat flour
• barley flour
• soy flour
• millet flour
• rye flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place lentils in a small saucepan, cover with water and cook until soft. Drain and set aside to cool. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Place the cooled lentils in a bowl and mash. Mix in olive oil, honey, salt and remaining 4 1/2 cups warm water. In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, barley flour, soy flour, millet flour and rye flour.
3. 3 Stir the yeast mixture into the lentil mixture. Beat in 2 cups of the flour mixture. Stir in the remaining flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Briefly knead the dough and divide into four equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into four lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until bottom of a loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• chicken broth
• onion
• tomato paste
• garlic
• cumin

Instructions

1. 1 Bring chicken broth, lentils, onion, tomato paste, garlic, and cumin to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.

By Molly

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• beef bouillon granules
• onion
• split pea
• macaroni
• barley
• long-grain white rice
• pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jar with the ingredients. Be sure to use a wide-mouth, 1-quart canning jar.
2. 2 Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
3. 3 Attach tag with cooking instructions: In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad.

By Star Pooley

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lentils; cook and stir constantly until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until lentils are brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in parsley; remove popped lentils from pan and serve.

By Megan Olson

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• chicken bouillon granules
• ham bone
• celery
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• onion
• marjoram
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a stock pot; stir to dissolve bouillon. Place ham bone in boiling broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in lentils. Simmer until lentils begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir celery, carrots, green bell pepper, onion, marjoram, and bay leaf into broth and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
3. 3 Turn off heat and remove ham bone from soup. Cut ham from bone and cube meat. Return meat to soup and discard bone.

By soupysales

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• onion
• mushroom
• zucchini
• garlic
• water
• tomato sauce
• tomato paste
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add lentils and 3 cups water to vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 to 60 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water to keep the sauce from sticking. Be careful not to dilute; the sauce should be quite thick.

By Jill

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• ham
• tomato
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• thyme
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, ham, tomatoes, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, pepper, salt, thyme, and bay leaf in a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cover and cook on Low until lentils and vegetables are as soft as you like, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.

By CPolencheck