Lentils are perfect for eating plant based. Why? They’re full of plant-based protein, making them feature often as a stand-in for meat in vegetarian and vegan recipes. Lentils are so versatile: they can be made into traditional dishes like lentil soup or dal, or feature as a taco filling! Here are our top vegan lentil recipes for making the most of this protein-filled vegetable!
Lentils nutrition
Before we start, let’s talk lentils nutrition. Lentils are not only tasty: they’re full of nutrition benefits and are inexpensive to buy! Here are a few of the major nutritional benefits of lentils:
Protein & Fiber: Lentils have a large amount of plant-based protein. 1 cup of cooked lentils has about 18 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber. (Source)Low in Fat & Calories: Lentils have virtually no saturated fat and are low in calories.Protect Against Heart Disease: Lentils are rich in polyphenols, micronutrients thought to help protect against cardiovascular disease. (Source)
Types of lentils
All lentils are not created equal! There are many varieties of lentils: the most popular varieties are brown, green, yellow, red, black, and French lentils. To learn more about the different varieties of lentils, see What are Lentils?
And now…our top vegan lentil recipes!
More vegan lentil recipes…
Of course, we have more where those came from! Here are a few more vegan lentil recipes that we love, and some additional lentil resources: Got an Instant Pot? Here’s a pressure cooker version: Instant Pot Lentil Soup Try either: Instant Pot Lentils or Seasoned Brown Lentils Also try: Butternut Squash Lentil Soup or Hearty Lentil Stew
Quick Coconut Lentil CurrySeasoned Black Lentils RecipeSmoky Instant Pot Lentils and RiceHearty Vegan Stew with Sprouted LentilsRice & Lentil SaladHow to Cook Lentils15 Best Lentil RecipesLentil to Water Ratio
More plant based resources
If you eat a mostly plant based diet, here are a few more resources, including meal plans:
28 Day Plant Based Diet Meal Plan10 Filling Plant Based Recipes Perfect for DinnerWhat is a Plant Based Diet?How to Get Protein as a Vegetarian28 Day Vegan Meal PlanHow to Go Vegan: Guide & Recipes
