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Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• oregano
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• parsley
• cilantro
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add lentils, cover, and steam, adding more water as needed, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer cooked lentils to a serving bowl.
2. 2 Blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a blender until well incorporated. Add parsley and cilantro; pulse only long enough to incorporate the herbs.
3. 3 Drizzle 3 tablespoons chimichurri sauce over lentils; add feta cheese to salad. Toss to evenly coat. Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.

By Kim luvscooking

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• onion
• egg
• bell pepper
• bread crumb
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• cornmeal
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. 2 Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
3. 3 Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
4. 4 Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
5. 5 Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

By karkar

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• bouquet garni
• salmon
• red onion
• chive
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, lentils, and bouquet garni in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender but still firm and there is only a little excess cooking liquid in the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let lentils cool in the pan. Discard bouquet garni.
2. 2 Cut salmon into small strips, no longer than 1/2 inch long. Place in a large bowl with onion and chives. Add cooled lentils.
3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Add to the lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have blended, 2 to 3 hours.

By Lynn Pennec

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• chicken broth
• water
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• ham
• mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

By Arielle Darling

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• bay leaf
• water
• water
• quinoa
• lemon juice
• honey
• white wine vinegar
• salt
• olive oil
• black pepper
• walnut
• cranberry
• feta cheese
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse lentils with cold water until cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
2. 2 Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
3. 3 Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
4. 4 Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By CeliaBelia

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
• vegetable oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• garlic
• chicken broth
• zucchini
• eggplant
• tomato
• parsley
• cumin
• salt
• lemon zest
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.
2. 2 Add chicken broth, lentils, zucchini, eggplant, diced tomatoes with juice, parsley, cumin, and salt to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

By peloquinswife

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• paprika
• rainbow peppercorn
• turmeric
• red pepper flakes
• mace
• coriander
• rose petal
• water
• buckwheat groat
• salt
• spinach
• beet
• carrot
• green onion
• apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place lentils into a bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand at least 2 hours. Drain and rinse.
2. 2 Mix olive oil, paprika, pepper, turmeric, red pepper flakes, mace, coriander, and rose petals together in a bowl.
3. 3 Combine lentils and 4 1/4 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil; cook until lentils are tender yet firm to the bite, 15 to 18 minutes. Add buckwheat groats and return water to a boil; add salt. Cook lentils and buckwheat for 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover pot, and let sit until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour lentils and buckwheat into a large bowl; add spinach, beets, carrots, and green onions. Pour seasoned oil mixture over lentil mixture and stir to coat. Drizzle apple cider vinegar over salad and stir to coat. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• black pepper
• salt
• basil
• beef bouillon
• bay leaf
• molasses
• corn
• broccoli
• celery
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• potato
• tomato
• water
• onion
• ground turkey

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. 2 Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.

By Shanelle

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• ground turkey
• water
• taco seasoning mix
• iceberg lettuce
• avocado
• tomato
• black olive
• kidney bean
• catalina salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
2. 2 Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

By Dana Lawson

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• olive oil
• onion
• walnut
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place water, lentils, and bouillon cubes in a pot; cover and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. 3 Blend cooked lentils, onions, and walnuts in a food processor until it reaches the desired consistency for pâté. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

By marcia

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• onion
• kielbasa
• polish sausage
• cumin
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, lentils and onion in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes. Add sliced sausage, and season with cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 5 to 10 more minutes.

By your mom

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
• canola oil
• onion
• garlic
• taco seasoning
• chicken broth
• salsa
• taco shell

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning; cook and stir 1 minute.
2. 2 Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. 3 Uncover the skillet; cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.
4. 4 Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

By MK!

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
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• quinoa
• mushroom
• vegetable broth
• swiss chard

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Pour in the broth. Cover, and cook 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the pot from heat. Shred chard, and gently mix into the pot. Cover, and allow to sit 5 minutes, or until chard is wilted.

By ASTROPHE

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• chicken broth
• water
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• salt
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine lentils and chicken broth in a pot. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a low simmer and cook until lentils are cooked, but not falling apart, about 25 minutes. Add water when necessary in order to keep lentils covered.
2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add lentils and their liquid to the saucepan. Gently fold in tomatoes. Season with salt, add in balsamic vinegar, and stir gently. Serve warm.

By sonicsarah

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• tomato
• onion
• celery
• curry powder
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine lentils and water, bring to a boil.
2. 2 Lower heat to simmer, add tomatoes, onion, and celery. Cover and let simmer 45 minutes. Check every 15 minutes to stir, and add water if necessary. Add spices last 15 minutes to taste. Taste and re-spice if necessary before serving.

By Robin Oswald

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• potato
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• polish sausage
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and sausage in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir lentils into the pot. Add more water if necessary to just cover all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

By Michele

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• tomato
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• mushroom
• onion
• celery
• parsley
• garlic
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over lentils, then add tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic. Mix gently to combine. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over casserole. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

By Shane

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• red onion
• water
• tomato paste
• garlic
• brown sugar
• paprika
• kale
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook red onion in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Pour lentils into the pot with onion; add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
3. 3 Stir tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, and paprika into the lentil mixture to integrate the paste smoothly into the liquid; bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Stir kale into the lentils, reduce heat to low, and cook until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

By bolshevik

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• cooking spray
• zucchini
• onion
• tomato
• mushroom
• garlic powder
• vegan cheddar cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. 2 Layer 1/2 of the zucchini in the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by 1/2 of the onion, 1/2 of the tomatoes, and all of the mushrooms. Sprinkle garlic powder over top, followed by 1/2 of the vegan cheese. Add remaining onions in a layer and spread all lentils over top. Finish layers with remaining zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese.
3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until veggies are tender and cheese is melted or crisp, depending on what type you use, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for about 15 minutes before serving.

By Tuey

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• bulgur
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

By CRUNCHM

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• olive oil
• carrot
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• salsa
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• kale

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring together carrots, onions, and garlic until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. 2 Add broth to the pot. Stir lentils and salsa into broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes.
3. 3 Season lentil mixture with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4 Stir kale into lentil mixture. Cook, covered, until kale is just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Angelatizzle

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• vegetable broth
• pearl barley
• yeast extract spread
• carrot
• onion
• walnut
• potato
• flour
• water
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine 1 ¼ cups broth, lentils, barley, and yeast extract in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion, and walnuts in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
5. 5 Combine flour and water in a small bowl; stir into carrot mixture and simmer until thickened. Combine carrot and lentil mixtures; season with salt and black pepper.
6. 6 Transfer carrot-lentil mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish; spoon mashed potatoes over top.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

By souliere

Ingredients

• ✓ lentil
• water
• wheat germ
• onion
• green pepper
• mozzarella cheese
• egg
• green chile pepper
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Pour enough water into a pot that will cover lentils and wheat germ; bring to a boil. Add lentils and wheat germ, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more water if needed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool slightly; mash lentil mixture until thick and lumpy.
2. 2 Transfer mashed lentil mixture to a bowl. Mix onion, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, egg, green chile pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper into lentil mixture until thoroughly mixed; shape into 8 patties.
3. 3 Heat about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Lower heat to medium-high and cook 4 patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.

By MMEIST99