17 Cozy Lentil Recipes To Enjoy This Fall
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Lentils are extremely nutritious, delicious, and versatile. They also happen to be inexpensive and you can use them easily in most cuisines. Lentils are often a great addition to fill out a meal and add some additional protein. They make wonderful soups, stews, and curries perfect for warming you on a cold fall or winter day. If you haven’t tried lentils before or haven’t used them in a while now is the time to give them a chance. Here are seventeen delicious lentil recipes that are perfect for cold nights.
1. Spinach Lentil Soup
This delicious spinach lentil soup is warm and comforting, the perfect meal for when you are feeling chilled. The soup is easy to make and it packs a flavorful and nutritious punch to keep your immune system on track too. This soup makes plenty, so freeze your leftovers in individual servings for when you need a hearty, warming meal fast.
2. Sweet Potato Chowder
Dive into comfort with this creamy sweet potato chowder. Infused with a hint of curry, it’s the perfect blend of warmth and flavor for those cozy nights at home. Serve this with a side of crunchy garlic bread and a green side salad to round out the meal.
3. Curried Lentils
Embrace simplicity with these aromatic curried lentils. A one-pot wonder, this recipe marries bold spices with hearty lentils for a satisfying and easy-to-make dinner. Serve it with a side of naan to round out the meal and help fill you up.
4. Instant Pot Lentils And Rice
Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent on the go, or simply looking for a delicious comfort food fix, this Instant Pot lentils and rice will become your new favorite. Dust off your Instant Pot and get dinner on the table fast tonight.
5. Red Lentil Lemon Rice
Red lentil lemon rice is a delicious side dish for just about any main course. Plant-based people can even enjoy it as a main meal. It pairs well with anything from fish or chicken to seitan or other beans.
6. Red Lentil Wraps
Anything inside a wrap can often be comfort food, especially if it includes melted cheese. These red lentil wraps are a protein-rich way to get comfort food and a good dose of nutrition to boot. They have a mild flavor that will handle just about anything you care to put in them.
7. Lentil Dal
This traditional Indian dish, also known as lentil dal or Dhal, is a soul-satisfying lentil dish that comforts you with heady spices and a creamy texture that will have you coming back for seconds, and maybe even thirds. Serve it over rice to round out the meal.
8. Instant Pot Lentil Tortilla Stew
This Instant Pot lentil tortilla stew combines hearty lentils, vibrant vegetables, and a burst of Mexican-inspired flavors. It’s a flavorful stew that is prepared effortlessly in the Instant Pot and is the perfect balance of comfort and flavor in each spoonful.
9. Slow Cooker Curry Lentil Soup
Slow cooker curry lentil soup is a delicious curry that cooks itself. Toss a few simple ingredients into your slow cooker first thing in the morning, and come home to a dinner that’s ready to go. Serve with a side of naan for a filling and satisfying meal.
10. Easy Lentil Loaf
If you want a delicious and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional meatloaf, you just found it. This tasty, easy lentil loaf combines the wholesome goodness of lentils, flavorful herbs, and hearty vegetables in a loaf that’s both nutritious and comforting. Serve with some mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.
11. German Lentil Soup
When you think about food in Germany, you are most likely to think about beer and sausages. But what a lot of people don’t know is that Germans also love their lentils. This German lentil soup recipe is a favorite passed down from my German Oma. It’s quick, simple, and nutritious.
12. Lentil Sloppy Joes
Few things beat a good Sloppy Joe for dinner. But this version might just top the original. These lentil sloppy Joes are an amazing step up from the meat-based version. They have tons of flavor and are every bit as messy as the original. Don’t forget the napkins!
13. Garam Masala Red Lentil Stew
Indian flavors are a heady experience, and this garam masala red lentil stew is no exception. Serve with a side of naan or other flatbread for a very filling meal. This is one of those dishes that will keep you coming back for another helping.
14. Carrot And Ginger Red Lentil Soup
This carrot and ginger red lentil soup is simple to make, gluten-free, and a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor. Serve with gluten-free crackers or a green salad. Leftovers are easy to pack up in the Thermos for lunch the next day.
15. Instant Pot Lentil Curry
If you love curry, you’ll enjoy the combination of curry and lentils in this Instant Pot lentil curry. It cooks up fast in your Instant Pot, gives you enough for leftovers the next day, and serves up great with some flatbread and a salad.
16. Vegan Lentil Soup
If you are eating plant-based, this vegan lentil soup is a wonderfully simple way to enjoy a bowl of lentils. It’s comforting, hearty, and definitely filling. It also packs up easily for lunch the next day. That is if you have any leftovers.
17. Italian Lentil Soup – Zuppa Di Lenticchie
Italian lentil soup – Zuppa Di Lenticchie is a tummy-warming, comforting soup full of good-for-you ingredients. It’s perfect for a chilly evening and fills you up with lots of nutritious fiber and wonderful flavors.
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