15 Hearty Recipes for Comforting Meals – One Green Planet

Lentils are not only a culinary staple but also a powerhouse of nutrition, offering a wealth of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, lentils provide the perfect base for a variety of hearty and satisfying dishes. In this collection, we’ve curated 15 delicious lentil recipes that range from comforting soups and stews to vibrant salads and casseroles. Each recipe is designed to showcase the versatility of lentils while delivering robust flavors that will please both your palate and your health.

Get ready to explore the world of lentils and discover how they can elevate your meals to new heights!

1. Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing

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You won’t miss beef or get bored by black beans with Margaret Helthaler‘s hearty Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing! They offer a flavorful blend of protein-rich plant-based ingredients with a little kick.

2. Lentil Quinoa Hemp Seed Meatballs

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If you’re looking for an authentic and delicious meatball replacement, then Larice Feuerstein‘s Lentil Quinoa Hemp Seed Meatballs will do the trick. They have just right spices, texture, and moisture.

3. Red Lentil Rice Croquettes

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Valentina Chiappa‘s Red Lentil Rice Croquettes will blow your mind! They make for the perfect quick dish and pack a lot of flavors.

4. Tempeh and Lentil “Meat” Loaf

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Justin Brown‘s delicious and meaty Tempeh and Lentil “Meat” Loaf will become your go-to dinner option. It’s totally gluten-free and full of essential proteins. It also has that authentic meatloaf taste, without all the animal product!

5. Lentil Chili Stew-Stuffed Burrito

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If you’re looking for a new burrito option, let Mireille Aikman‘s Lentil Chili Stew-Stuffed Burrito be it. This vegan lentil chili stew burrito contains kidney beans, lentil, lots of vegetables and a chia tortilla wrap.

6. Easy Potato Lentil ‘Meatballs’ 

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These Easy Potato Lentil ‘Meatballs’ by Maria Koutsogiannis are another great option for a meatball replacement. Made from lentils, savory spices, and potato, they bake up crispy, crunchy, and golden on the outside but soft and flavorful on the inside.

7. Sweet Potato and Sage Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

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Did you know that Shepard’s pie could be made into a plant-based dish? With Kristen Genton‘s Sweet Potato and Sage Lentil Shepherd’s Pie, you’ll be filled with comfort.

8. Foolproof Mega Lentil Burger

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For all your summer eating, enjoy this Foolproof Mega Lentil Burger by Renee Press. So satisfying and nutritious, these protein-packed burgers are made with cooked lentils, brown rice, sweet potato, and onion!

9. Green Lentil Sloppy Joe’s

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Melissa Tedesco‘s beautifully crafted Green Lentil Sloppy Joe’s will rival any regular sloppy joe. They’re packed with protein-rich lentils and hearty vegetables to give them a satisfying kick!

10. Hearty High-Protein Lentil, Kidney Bean, and Chickpea Chili

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For a vegan chili option, opt for Logan Dunn and Lexus Osman‘s Hearty High-Protein Lentil, Kidney Bean, and Chickpea Chili! This will help to keep you fuller longer and less inclined to grab that bag of potato chips later on in the evening.

11. Red Lentil and Amaranth Protein Patties With Spicy Avocado Mayo

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These best thing about these Red Lentil and Amaranth Protein Patties With Spicy Avocado Mayo by Renee Press is that you can eat them on a salad, on a bun, or by themselves! The possibilities are endless.

12. Tex-Mex Tortilla Lasagna

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Mireille Aikman‘s beautiful Tex-Mex Tortilla Lasagna is perfect for dinner. All you would need to do is pop it in the oven and go about your day. About 40 minutes later you have one great meal.

13. Swedish Meatballs With Lentils and Black Rice

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Enjoy Ida Hemmingsson-Holl‘s tasty and filling Swedish Meatballs With Lentils and Black Rice, or by themselves with a dipping sauce. They’re a real traditional Swedish treat that’s perfect for dinner.

14. Mini Pot Pies With Black Lentil, Fennel, and Thyme

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Hannah Sunderani‘s Mini Pot Pies With Black Lentil, Fennel, and Thyme are exactly as they sound; a blend of vegetables including fennel, celery, carrots, and potatoes with lentils and herby thyme.

15. Hearty Lentil Broccoli Bolognese

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For a delicious pasta dish, try this Hearty Lentil Broccoli Bolognese by Renee Press. This sauce is so tasty, satisfying, and filling, that we often make a large batch and freeze it for future meals.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

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