If you’re looking for a delicious and high protein meal for dinner, look no further! These Vegan Lentil Recipes are easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Health Benefits of Lentils
Lentils are packed with protein, fiber, and essential minerals while being low in calories and fat. They’re also rich in folate, iron, and potassium, promoting heart health and helping aid digestion, making them nutritional powerhouse in an accessible, affordable grocery item.
Vegan Lentil Recipes
For more tasty high protein vegan recipes, see our black bean, chickpea, wild rice and stuffing recipe roundups.
1. Easy Smoky Lentil Soup
2. Lentil “Tuna” Spread
3. Lentil Loaf
4. Red Lentil Dahl
5. Summer Lentil Salad
6. BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes
7. Spicy Lentil Quinoa Wraps
8. Lentil Patties
9. Asian Lentil Lettuce Wraps
10. Lentil Potato “Sausage” Stew
11. Lentil Bolognese
12. Turkish Lentil “Meatballs”
13. Red Lentil Soup
14. Spiced Lentil Burgers
15. Lentil Stew with Quinoa and Mushrooms
16. Lentil Chili
17. Lemony Mushroom Lentil Salad
18. Lentil Taco Meat
19. Moroccan Carrot Lentil Salad
20. Lentil “Meatballs”
21. Shepherd’s Pie
22. Lentil Burgers with Avocado Sauce
23. Lentil Tortilla Soup
24. Lentil Hamburger Helper
25. Lentil Mou
ssaka
26. Mujadara
27. Lasagna
28. Lentil Bread
29. Balsamic Lentil Ragu with Polenta
30. Red Lentil Potato Fritters
31. Lentil Salad Wraps
32. BBQ Lentil Balls
33. Crunchy Lentil Salad
34. Creamy BBQ Chickpeas and Lentils
35. Lentil and Black Bean Chili
36. Spicy Lentil Wrap (Trader Joe’s Copycat)
37. Spiced Lentil Stew
38. Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup
39. Lentil Sundried Tomato Hummus Wrap
40. Garlicky Red Lentil Stew with Cauliflower
41. Lentil Tortillas
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40+ Easy Vegan Lentil Recipes (High Protein!)
Ingredients
Vegan Lentil Tuna Spread Recipe
Lentil "Tuna"
- 2 cup lentils (cooked)
- 1 head yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 clove garlic (small)
- 4 tsp mustard
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
Sandwich
- 4 slices whole wheat bread toasted
- 1/3 medium cucumber sliced
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium pan, then add the onion and caramelize. Add the lentils, salt and pepper.
- Stir the mixture on medium heat for 5 minutes or less. When you're done, add the mustard and garlic at the end.
- When you're done, let the mixture cool 5 minutes, then put it in a food processor and blend for 30 seconds or until you reach the desired consistency.
- Place your spread in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Serve on baguette slices or in a sandwich with a few slices of fresh cucumber.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Vegan Lentil Recipes FAQ
Vegans (and many other people!) eat lentils because they are a delicious, affordable, and versatile source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Lentils can be enjoyed in curry, soup, stew, rice dishes, and as a meat alternative in recipes like lentil loaf, lentil burgers, and lentil meatballs.
Lentils pair well with rice, bread, or any type of grain. Lentil dishes are common in Indian cuisine in recipes like dal, which is served with rice or flatbread, either naan or roti. Enjoy lentil soup with pita bread, or serve lentil dishes with your favorite grain.
The best type of lentil for substituting meat is brown lentils because they retain the most texture when cooked, unlike red lentils which are best for smooth curries. Brown lentils are excellent for recipes like vegan taco meat, lentil loaf, or lentil patties.
Lentils don’t need to be soaked prior to cooking—they will cook in about 15 minutes simmered on the stove. However, soaking your lentils for 2-3 hours prior to cooking can help ease digestion if you have a sensitive digestive system.
