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The Flexitarian » Lentil Recipes

Lentil Recipes

Lentils are a versatile, affordable, and protein-rich ingredient perfect for plant-based and flexitarian cooking. From red to green, brown to black, they work beautifully in a wide variety of dishes. Whether you’re after a hearty stew, vibrant salad, comforting soup, or a veggie-packed curry, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.<

Discover our collection of vegetarian and vegan lentil recipes below, ideal for quick midweek dinners, batch cooking, or nutritious family meals. They are a staple for any flexitarian pantry./p>

Why Are Lentils Good For You

Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, making them ideal for vegetarians, vegans as well as anyone following a flexitarian diet. They're rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Lentils are also packed with essential nutrients like folate, iron, potassium, and magnesium—important for heart health, energy production, and immune support. Low in fat and high in antioxidants, they’re a great choice for a balanced diet. Plus, they’re affordable, filling, and easy to cook.

Favourite Lentil Dishes

Lentils can be used to create a wide range of comforting and nutritious dishes. You can simmer them into hearty soups, stir them into fragrant curries or dahls, and bake them into casseroles or shepherd’s pie for a satisfying plant-based meal. They also work beautifully in fresh salads, especially green or Puy lentils that hold their shape, and can be mashed into veggie burgers or shaped into meat-free loaves. Their mild, earthy flavour pairs well with herbs, spices, and seasonal vegetables.

Nutritional Content

High in antioxidants. Good source of protein, fibre, iron, folate, magnesium, zinc and potassium.

Browse Lentil Recipes


Lentil Bolognese Recipe

Red Lentil Curry (with sweet potatoes)

Lentil Tabbouleh

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Herby Lentils

Green Lentil Soup

Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Vegan Pate [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Vegan Pâté

Red Lentil Coconutty Dahl by Love Watercress

Vegan Nut Roast Wreath | The Flexitarian

Vegan Nut Roast Wreath

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Beluga Lentils [vegan] [gluten free] © Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Beluga Lentils

Thai Red Lentil Soup [vegan]

Thai Red Lentil Soup [vegan]

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese [vegan] [gluten free]

Quorn Hotpot Zero Waste Recipe by The Flexitarian

Quorn Hotpot [zero waste recipe]

Caulifower & Red Lentil Curry by The Flexitarian

Caulifower & Red Lentil Curry [vegan]

Roasted Winter Squash with Creamy Lentils | The Flexitarian

Roasted Winter Squash with Creamy Lentils [vegan]

Curried Butternut Squash Soup [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Curried Butternut Squash Soup [vegan]

Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli and Lentil Salad With Tahini Dressing 2020 © Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian | Le Flexitarien

Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli and Lentil Salad With Tahini Dressing

Lemon & Ginger Red Lentil Soup | The Flexitarian

Lemon & Ginger Red Lentil Soup [vegan] [gluten free]

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Bulgur Wheat and Lentil by The Flexitarian

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Bulgur Wheat and Lentil [vegan]

Summer Berry Salad [vegetarian] [gluten free]

Lentil Vegetable Hotpot [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Lentil Vegetable Hotpot from Hello Fresh [vegetarian]

Broccoli, Halloumi & Lentil Salad [vegetarian] - The Flexitarian

Broccoli, Halloumi & Lentil Salad [vegetarian]

Winter Puy Lentil Salad with Beetroot, Orange and Spinach [vegetarian] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Winter Puy Lentil Salad with Beetroot, Orange and Spinach

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon & Sumac by The Flexitarian

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon & Sumac [vegan] [gluten free]

Lentil & Quinoa Burger [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Lentil & Quinoa Burger [vegan]

Roasted New Potato and Asparagus Lentil Salad [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Roasted New Potato and Asparagus Lentil Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

Lentil & Grape Salad [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Lentil & Grape Salad with Feta, Mint & Hazelnut [vegetarian]

Lentil & Beetroot Salad [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Lentil & Beetroot Salad [vegan]

Curried Lentil Quiche with Comté [flexitarian] by The Flexitarian

CURRIED LENTIL QUICHE WITH COMTÉ [FLEXITARIAN]

Curried Lentil, Brown Rice & Parsnip Salad [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Curried Lentil, Brown Rice & Parsnip Salad [vegan]

Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Sweet Potato Lentil Curry [vegan] [gluten free]

Quorn & Lentil Casserole [vegetarian] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Quorn Lentil Casserole [vegetarian] [gluten free]

Parsnip, Lentil & Bean Salad with Pomegranate [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Parsnip, Lentil & Bean Salad with Pomegranate

Graveyard Shepherd’s Pie [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Graveyard Shepherd’s Pie [vegan]

High Protein Salad In A Jar [vegetarian] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

High Protein Salad In A Jar [vegetarian] [gluten free]

Sweet Potato, Leek & Lentil Casserole [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Sweet Potato, Leek & Lentil Casserole [vegan] [gluten free]

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