140 light lentil Recipes

olive oil, yellow onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped (or green bell pepper), chili powder, dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed, crushed tomatoes, water, tamari or 2 tbsp soy sauce, prepared mustard, light brown sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper

red lentils, water or 5 cups light vegetable stock, onions, garlic cloves, sesame oil or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, dried basil, oregano, thyme, whole wheat bread crumbs, sea salt, to taste (may sub regular salt ), parsley, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, seasoned rice vinegar

dry lentils, water, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, chopped carrot, chopped celery, eggs, lightly beaten, whole wheat flour, unsalted raw cashews, chopped, raisins, dried thyme

onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, canola oil, green lentils, rinsed, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, chicken broth, salsa, avocado, raw, lettuce, shredded, tomato, chopped, light sour cream, corn tortillas

french green lentil, olive oil, plus extra for salmon, chopped yellow onions, chopped leeks, white and light green parts only, fresh thyme leave, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced fresh garlic, chopped celery (4 stalks ), chopped carrots (3 carrots), chicken stock, tomato paste, good red wine vinegar, center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed

vegetable oil, brown onion, finely chopped, masala curry paste , use hotter if you like, light coconut cream, diced tomatoes, brown lentils, drained and rinsed, chicken stock, parsley

dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed, water or 7 cups vegetable broth, olive oil, unsalted butter, yellow onion, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, minced garlic, dry red wine, fresh lemon juice, light molasses or 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped green onion, red wine vinegar

brown lentils, water or 7 cups vegetable broth, olive oil, unsalted butter, yellow onion, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, minced garlic, dry red wine, fresh lemon juice, light molasses or 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar, salt, black pepper, chopped green onion, red wine vinegar

extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, leeks, white and light-green parts only , halved lengthwise and chopped, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, chopped, tomato paste, cinnamon stick, lentils, swiss chard, center-cut skinless salmon fillets, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, honey, lemon , juice of

olive oil, carrot (coarsely grated ), celery rib (finely chopped ), zucchini (coarsely grated ), cauliflower (finely chopped ), garlic clove (minced ), curry powder, dried red lentils (1/2 cup rinsed and drained ), low-fat milk (1 cup), vegetable stock (salt-reduced 1/3 cup), bread (low-gi processed into crumbs), egg (50g lightly whisked ), salad leaves (mixed 6 cups), tomatoes (egg or romas quartered), low-fat yogurt (natural greek style), mango chutney

celery ribs, onion, light olive oil, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, vegetable broth, tomatoes, diced, red lentil, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, cilantro, chopped, lemon juice, salt , to taste

olive oil, onions, chopped, sweet red peppers (can use yellow or orange peppers as well), jalapeno peppers, chopped, carrots, peeled & chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, cumin, ground coriander (important flavor), red lentils, rinsed & picked over to remove any debris, homemade chicken stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth) or 12 cups homemade vegetable stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth), tomatoes, chopped (very lightly cuisinarted), water, salt, cayenne pepper (i like it with a good kick), coarsely chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro), sour cream, fresh lime juice, lime zest

pumpkin, peeled and chopped, olive oil, leek, finely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, crushed and finely chopped, lentils, drained, plain flour, egg, lightly beaten, fresh tarragon, finely chopped

olive oil, chopped red onion, diced carrot, garlic, chopped, turmeric, ground cumin, celery stalk, branch fresh parsley, branch fresh thyme, golden lentils (or regular lentils, if not available), chicken stock, heated , recipe follows, or store-bought chicken broth, salt and freshly ground pepper, chili pepper flakes, fresh bread crumbs, milk, ground lamb, blanched almonds, toasted and ground, chopped onion, raisins, coarsely chopped, egg, lightly beaten, garlic, minced, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, chili pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground pepper, olive oil, plus more for drizzling, plain yogurt, chopped fresh mint leaves, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt

brown lentils, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sweet hungarian paprika, bay leaves, sour cream, flour, milk, salt (to taste), light brown sugar, brown mustard (to taste), lemon juice (to taste)

fat-skimmed chicken broth, beluga lentils (12 oz.; see notes), sorted and rinsed, minced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, dried thyme, dry sherry, chopped drained canned peeled roasted red peppers, sliced green onions (including tops), extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, lightly packed salad mix (6 oz.), rinsed and crisped, salt and pepper

dried red lentils , sorted and rinsed well, wakame seaweed, soaked and diced, water , spring is best, shoyu , to taste, olive oil, shallots, diced, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, walnut pieces, lightly pan roasted, fresh parsley, minced, umeboshi vinegar , to taste, balsamic vinegar , to taste

brown onion, chopped, garlic, black mustard seeds, roasted curry powder, salt, turmeric, red lentil, light coconut milk