Lentil
Lentils are a type of legume that have been cultivated for thousands of years. The oldest evidence of lentil cultivation comes from the archeological site of Tell el-Samara, in what is now Syria. This site dates back to around 8,000 BCE, making lentils some of the oldest cultivated plants in the world.
Lentils were an important food source in the ancient world, and they continue to be popular in many parts of the world today. In India, for example, lentils are a dietary staple, and there are countless different lentil recipes.
Lentils are a nutritious food, and they are relatively easy to cook. This makes them a good option for people who are looking for a healthy, affordable, and delicious meal.
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Recipes
Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
- cilantro
- coconut flake
- red lentil
- sweet potato
- turmeric
- coconut milk
- ginger
- spinach
- onion
- red chile
- lime
- salt
- olive oil
- thai red curry paste
- garlic
- vegetable stock
Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage
- basil
- red pepper flake
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- olive oil
- italian sausage
- red wine vinegar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- tomato
- bay leaf
- onion
- lentil
- oregano
- thyme
- white wine
- delicate leafy green
- garlic
- chicken stock
Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes
- parsley
- salt
- saffron
- tomato
- garlic
- thyme
- onion
- brown lentil
- cayenne pepper
- pimentón dulce
- sherry vinegar
- leek
- olive oil
- potato
Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Rice
- coconut milk
- yellow curry powder
- ginger
- cayenne pepper
- onion
- cilantro
- spinach
- basmati rice
- olive oil
- garlic
- sweet potato
- red lentil
- vegetable broth
- naan
- salt
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage and Greens
- basil
- black pepper
- red pepper flake
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- olive oil
- sweet italian pork sausage
- red wine vinegar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- tomato
- bay leaf
- onion
- lentil
- oregano
- thyme
- white wine
- green
- garlic
- chicken stock
Easiest Lentil Soup
- green lentil
- white wine
- onion
- chicken
- salt
- parsley
- green cabbage
- garlic
- thyme
- olive oil
Lentil Soup
- carrot
- lemon
- onion
- paprika powder
- coriander
- salt
- vegetable
- lentil
- olive oil
- celery
- bay leaf
- garlic
- tomato
- parsley
- bread
Curried Red Lentil Soup With Toasted Coconut
- cilantro
- salt
- red lentil
- curry powder
- ginger
- coriander
- turmeric
- carrot
- onion
- coconut flake
- olive oil
- garlic
- vegetable stock
Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil Salad
- salt
- castelvetrano olife
- cumin seed
- tuscan kale
- lemon
- black beluga
- olive oil
- almond
- red pepper flake
- green onion
- garlic
- feta
Lentil Soup With Smoked Sausage and Apples
- salt
- sage
- thyme
- yellow
- green lentil
- hard cider
- sour cream
- nutmeg
- butter
- apple cider vinegar
- dijon mustard
- apple
- celery
- smoked sausage
- green onion
- garlic
Vegan Coconut Lentil Soup
- non dairy
- red lentil
- spinach
- coconut milk
- tomato
- ginger
- onion
- coconut
- cayenne pepper
- virgin coconut oil
- salt
- curry powder
- garlic
Warm Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- bay leaf
- onion
- olive oil
- lentils broth
- parsley
- red wine vinegar
- black lentil
- arugula
- garlic
- goat cheese
Green Curry Lentil Soup
- cilantro
- salt
- coconut milk
- ginger
- sweet potato
- onion
- fish sauce
- thai green curry paste
- virgin coconut oil
- garlic
- green lentil
- spinach
- chicken
Beet and Lentil Salad With Cheddar
- SALAD
- salt
- beet
- garlic
- french green lentil
- herb
- hazelnut
- arugula
- cheddar cheese
- APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
- maple syrup
- garlic
- dijon mustard
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
Spicy Chorizo and Red Lentil Soup with Kale
- bread
- red lentil
- tomato
- onion
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic
- carrot
- chicken broth
- celery
- kale
- links mexican chorizo
Quinoa and Lentil Pilaf
- pepper
- salt
- lentil
- onion
- parsley
- dill
- quinoa
- olive oil
- mint
- lemon juice
- garlic
Spiced Yellow Lentils with Quinoa
- DAL
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- brown
- cumin seed
- ginger
- plump garlic clove
- lime juice
- turmeric
- bell pepper
- onion
- grape seed oil
- cilantro
- QUINOA
- water
- salt
- red quinoa
- blond quinoa
Best Lentil Soup
- french green lentil
- curry powder
- coconut milk
- tomato
- onion
- cilantro
- salt
- red pepper flake
- coconut oil
- lime juice
- water
- ginger
- garlic
- black pepper
Warm Lentil Salad With Balsamic Roast Squash
- SALAD
- salt
- sherry vinegar
- walnut oil
- balsamic vinegar
- dijon mustard
- cumin seed
- parsley
- olive oil
- LENTILS
- salt
- black lentil
- ginger
- turmeric
- water
- onion
- SQUASH
- salt
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- butternut squash
Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice
- LENTILS
- salt
- brown lentil
- pimentón dulce
- cumin seed
- garlic
- onion
- olive oil
- green onion
- chard
- cured spanish chorizo
- YELLOW RICE
- powdered annatto
- cinnamon
- onion
- salt
- white grain
- olive oil
- clove
Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer and Lentil Salad
- CILANTRO-OIL DRESSING
- lime juice
- olive oil
- cilantro
- coriander seed
- serrano chile
- salt
- black peppercorn
- SALAD
- olive oil
- salt
- block paneer
- cauliflower
- black lentil
- green lentil
- black pepper
- green onion
Puréed Winter Squash and Red Lentil Soup
- black pepper
- cilantro
- yogurt
- salt
- red lentil
- ginger
- butternut squash
- onion
- turmeric
- grapeseed oil
- butter
- cumin seed
- garlic
- yellow mustard seed
Black Rice and Red Lentil Salad
- salt
- soy sauce
- dark sesame oil
- lime juice
- rice vinegar
- ginger
- water
- black rice
- edamame
- red lentil
- walnut
- cayenne pepper
- cilantro
- grapeseed oil
Chicken-Lentil Soup With Jammy Onions
- black pepper
- salt
- yogurt
- red lentil
- turmeric
- onion
- parsley
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- chicken thigh
- garlic
Lentil Curry - mega flavour lentil recipe!
- lentil
- onion
- salt
- cilantro
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- tumeric powder
- ginger
- curry powder
- water
- garlic
- tomato
- coconut milk
- butter
- basmati rice
- yogurt
Canal House Lentils
- salt
- green onion
- green lentil
- tomato paste
- garlic
- leek
- olive oil
- soy sauce
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- SALAD
- thyme
- salt
- basil
- black olife
- bay leaf
- green lentil
- new potato
- cherry tomato
- onion
- mint
- bell pepper
- parsley
- feta
- hard-boiled egg
- tuna
- anchovy
- VINAIGRETTE
- salt
- oregano
- olive oil
- garlic
- red wine vinegar
Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
- cinnamon
- onion
- ginger
- salt
- brown lentil
- coconut milk
- sweet potato
- olive oil
- yellow curry powder
- garlic
- kale
- chicken stock
Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup
- carrot
- onion
- cilantro
- coconut milk
- red lentil
- garlic
- thai red curry paste
- cayenne pepper
- virgin coconut oil
- lime juice
- tomato paste
- water
- salt
French Lentils with Chard
- bouquet garni made
- feta
- pepper
- salt
- lentil
- olive oil
- swiss chard
- celery
- onion
- carrot
- garlic
Simple Coconut Quinoa and Lentil Curry with Lime Mango.
- green lentil
- white quinoa
- fish sauce
- ginger
- curry powder
- coconut milk
- mango
- cilantro basil
- coconut oil
- garlic
- bell pepper
- thai red curry paste
- carrot
- kale
- coconut water
- lime
- lemon juice zest
Spiced Black Lentils with Yogurt and Mint
- salt
- black beluga lentil
- greek yogurt
- red wine vinegar
- onion
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- mustard seed
- mint
- olive oil
- garlic
- vegetable broth
Ethiopian Lentil Stew
- lentil
- tomato paste
- coriander
- onion
- berbere spice
- spiced butter
- smoked paprika
- ginger
- oil
- broth
- parsley
- garlic
- salt
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage and Apples
- salt
- sage
- thyme
- yellow
- green lentil
- hard cider
- sour cream
- nutmeg
- butter
- apple cider vinegar
- dijon mustard
- apple
- celery
- smoked sausage
- green onion
- garlic
Kielbasa and Lentil Soup with Lots of Basil
- salt
- fennel
- lentil
- kielbasa
- milk greek yogurt
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- basil
- tomato paste
- celery
- onion
- garlic
Light Lentil Soup With Smoked Trout
- bouquet garni made
- pepper
- salt
- lentil
- onion
- parsley
- garlic
- smoked trout
- water
Pantry Recipes: Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
- french green lentil
- curry powder
- onion
- coconut milk
- cilantro
- salt
- tomato
- red pepper flake
- coconut oil
- lime juice
- water
- ginger
- garlic
- black pepper
Classic Lentil Soup With Ham
- celery
- onion
- sugar
- bay leaf
- ham bone
- lentil
- black pepper
- carrot
- olive oil
- salt
- bread
- water
- parsley
- herb
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Marinated Lentils with Lemony Broccolini and Feta
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
- spice mill
- salt
- red chile
- black beluga
- olive oil
- lemon
- sherry vinegar
- coriander seed
- fennel seed
- broccolini
- garlic
- dill
- feta
Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad (Aubergine Salad)
- brown lentil
- chicken broth
- dijon mustard
- sugar
- thyme
- bay leaf
- garlic
- garlic
- rib celery
- water
- salt black pepper
- salt
- lemon juice
- rocket arugula lettuce
- thyme
- olive oil
- cherry tomato
- olive oil
- feta
- eggplant aubergine
- lemon peel
Lentils With Smoked Trout Rilletes
- LENTILS
- pepper
- salt
- bay leaf
- onion
- water
- cayenne pepper
- lentil
- garlic
- RILLETTES
- pepper
- lemon juice
- chive
- olive oil
- butter
- greek yogurt
- smoked trout
Split Pea Lentil Soup
- onion
- parsley
- pea
- brown
- basil
- thyme
- black pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic
- celery
- bay leaf
- carrot
- water
Sexy Lentil Salad
- green lentil
- chicken broth
- dijon mustard
- sugar
- bay leaf
- garlic
- garlic
- onion
- rib celery
- water
- salt black pepper
- olive oil
- cilantro
- parsley
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- cucumber
- rocket arugula lettuce
- thyme
- cherry tomato
- feta
- lemon peel
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
- brown
- black pepper
- salt
- vegetable oil
- carrot
- onion
- thyme
- lemon juice
- bay leaf
- vegetable broth
Vegetarian Moroccan Lentils Recipe
- onion
- ginger
- black pepper
- lentil
- salt
- cumin
- paprika
- tomato
- garlic
- cayenne pepper
Lentil Soup With Smoked Ham Hock
- carrot
- celery
- bay leaf
- beef broth
- chicken stock
- parsley
- thyme
- smoked ham hock
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- lentil
- onion
- salt
Instant Pot Lentil Tacos
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salsa
- cumin
- tomato
- lentil
- chicken broth
- avocado
- corn
- cilantro
- green onion
- olife
- salsa
- cheese
- sour cream
Slow Cooker Lentils
- lentil
- bell pepper
- bay leaf
- celery
- salt
- sage
- thyme
- ground
- garlic
- tomato
- onion
- carrot
- parsley
- chicken broth
- cheddar cheese
- black pepper
Lentil Salad With Fresh Favas
- black pepper
- salt
- lentil
- lemon juice
- cumin seed
- bay leaf
- green onion
- fava bean
- chili powder
- onion
- parsley
- mint
- celery
- red wine vinegar
- tomato
- olive oil
- them garlic clove
Sopa de Lentejas: Spanish Lentil Soup
- cumin
- spanish
- spanish virgin olive oil
- carrot
- celery
- garlic
- pork loin chop
- potato
- salt
- black pepper
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
- tomato
- onion
- salt
- thyme
- parsley
- carrot
- olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- celery
- green lentil
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- kale
- bread
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- cumin
- red pepper flake
Beef & Lentil Soup with vegetables
- olive oil
- allspice
- onion
- green bean
- lentil
- salt
- cilantro
- cumin powder
- paprika
- carrot
- celery
- garlic
- zucchini
- moroccan spice
- water
- black pepper
- beef stock
- beef
- tomato
- yogurt
Spicy Black Bean and Lentil Chili with Cotija Guacamole + Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries.
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- pasta sauce
- garlic
- jalapeño
- onion
- salt
- worcestershire sauce
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
- cumin
- green lentil
- olive oil
- chipotle
- cumin
- tomato paste
- carrot
- sweet potato
- avocado
- black bean
- chili powder
- garlic
- veggie broth
- salt
- salt
- cheddar cheese
- lime juice
Kimchi-Lentil Stew With Poached Eggs
- kimchi
- french green
- gochugaru
- gochujang
- vegetable oil
- salt
- onion
- sugar
- green onion
- garlic
- chicken
- egg
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Süzme Mercimek Çorbası)
- carrot
- onion
- potato
- all purpose flour
- cumin
- butter
- red
- water
- black pepper
- salt
- hot pepper flake
Orange or Red Lentils With Tomato (Masoor Dal)
- cumin seed
- salt
- turmeric
- red lentil
- cilantro
- ghee
- tomato
- water
- green chile
Big Green Lentil Salad
- black pepper
- arugula
- basil
- sunflower seed
- lemon juice
- avocado
- green lentil
- greek yogurt
- turmeric
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
Sausage-Tomato Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- salt
- lentil
- parsley
- smoked sausage
- black pepper
- tomato
- garlic
- spinach
- lemon juice
- chicken broth
Lentils With Curried Tarka
- cilantro
- black pepper
- salt
- green onion
- brown lentil
- curry powder
- lemon zest
- vegetable stock
- butter
Lemon, Kale, and Lentil Soup
- onion
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- turmeric
- cilantro
- lemon juice
- lentil
- yukon gold potato
- cumin
- salt
- water
- garlic
- kale
Red Lentil Soup With Preserved Lemon and Crispy Garlic
- SOUP
- black pepper
- ginger
- preserved lemon
- red lentil
- olive oil
- cumin
- onion
- tomato paste
- turmeric
- garlic
- vegetable
- GARLIC CHIPS AND ASSEMBLY
- salt
- herb
- aleppo pepper
- preserved lemon
- olive oil
- garlic
Lentil Salad
- dijon mustard
- italian seasoning
- salt
- onion
- parsley
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- mint
- cumin
- french green lentil
- garlic
- persian cucumber
- yellow grape tomato
- lacinato kale
- red radish
- black pepper
- feta
- green olife
Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard, and Poached Egg
- salt
- za atar available middle eastern market
- white vinegar
- olive oil
- za atar
- lemon zest
- swiss chard
- garlic
- black lentil
- dill
- lemon juice
- green onion
- cucumber
- egg
Marinated Lentils with Crunchy Vegetables
- black pepper
- salt
- mint
- celery heart
- coriander seed
- onion
- black beluga
- cumin seed
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- sherry vinegar
- green onion
- radish
Bulgur Lentil Pilaf with Tahini-herb Sauce
- black pepper
- tahiniherb sauce
- green lentil
- grind bulgur
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- parsley
- parsley
- lemon juice
- tahini
- water
- grape tomato
- honey
- onion
Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Kale
- red lentil
- bay leaf
- onion
- sweet potato
- olive oil
- kale
- cayenne pepper
- thyme
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- salt
Vegetarian Red Lentil Curry
- lentil
- potato
- onion
- curry powder
- cayenne pepper
- chili powder
- vegetable broth
- canola oil
- garlic
- carrot
- green onion
Healthy Instant Pot Turkey and Lentil Chili
- green lentil
- tomato passata
- water
- turkey
- garlic paste
- cumin
- pepper
- onion
- salt
- green chile
- chicken stock
- tomato paste
- chili powder
- tomato
- black bean
Curried Lentil Salad
- cardamom
- cumin
- serrano chile
- ginger
- turmeric
- lemon juice
- garlic
- french green lentil
- spinach
- paneer cheese
- cilantro lime dressing
- olive oil
- cauliflower
- black pepper
- salt
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Mustard Greens
- salt
- sour cream
- lentil
- italian sausage
- red wine vinegar
- mustard green
- onion
- red pepper flake
- fennel
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- garlic
- carrot
- chicken stock
Tomato Lentil Soup with Meatballs
- lentil
- ground turkey
- better than bullion beef base
- onion
- green onion
- bread crumb
- tomato
- light olive oil
- water
- garlic
- salt
Lentil Salad
- parsley
- cilantro
- bell pepper
- lentil
- salt
- black pepper
- onion
- mayonnaise
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens
- curry powder
- olive oil
- ginger
- lemon juice
- garam masala
- truth green lentil
- truth garbanzo bean
- cinnamon
- onion
- salt
- butternut squash
- kroger vegetable broth
- truth power green
- water
- garlic
Simple French Lentil Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
- dijon mustard
- shallot
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- bay leaf
- goat cheese
- onion
- italian parsley
- walnut
- french green lentil
- carrot
- celery
- spinach
- olive oil
- thyme
- salt
- salt
Easy Spinach-Lentil Soup
- black pepper
- salt
- tomato
- onion
- coriander
- lentil
- red pepper flake
- carrot
- celery
- olive oil
- cumin
- thyme
- garlic
- spinach
- vegetable broth
Easy Spinach-Lentil Soup
- black pepper
- salt
- tomato
- onion
- coriander
- lentil
- red pepper flake
- carrot
- celery
- olive oil
- cumin
- thyme
- garlic
- spinach
- vegetable broth
Umbrian Lentil Stew with Olive-Oil-Fried Eggs
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- garlic
- chicken broth
- carrot
- celery
- tomato paste
- umbrian lentil
- onion
- arugula
- prosciutto
- olive oil
- egg
Crock Pot Ham and Lentil Soup
- parsley
- bay leaf
- meaty ham bone
- onion
- brown lentil
- black pepper
- thyme
- petite tomato
- butter
- garlic
- carrot
- celery
- chicken broth
Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions
- salt
- green lentil
- pearl onion
- duck
- champagne vinegar
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- garlic
- water
Smoked Ham Hock and Lentil Soup
- microgreen
- spanish onion
- okra
- ginger
- olive oil
- lemongrass stalk
- thyme
- habanero chile
- green onion
- yellow lentil
- salt
- smoked ham hock
- water
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- water
Staple Ingredients
- salt 53%
- garlic 40%
- olive oil 36%
- onion 33%
Usual Ingredients
- bay leaf 18%
- lentil 18%
- water 18%
- black pepper 16%
- cilantro 16%
- cayenne pepper 13%
- cumin seed 13%
- ginger 13%
- cumin 11%
- green onion 11%
- red lentil 11%
- tomato 11%
- turmeric 11%