18 Ways to Eat More Lentils
This inexpensive, easy-to-cook vegetarian protein is endlessly adaptable
Lentils are a year-round staple for every kitchen, perfect for amping up a salad in the summer and cozying up a soup in the winter. From the Persian lentil rice dish (adas polo) to the Swedish puy lentil salad (sallad på puylinser) to the Hyderabadi-style lentil stew (khatti dal), there are so many ways to enjoy lentils. Here are 18 of our favorite lentil recipes from all over the world.
Masala Dosa
A masala dosa feast includes turmeric-tinged potato sabzi, rich gunpowder chile paste, and crisp, airy wrappers. Get the recipe for Masala Dosa »
Sprouts, Kohlrabi, and Beet Salad with Herbed Crème Fraîche Dressing
Sprouts, Kohlrabi, and Beet Salad with Herbed Crème Fraîche Dressing
Coconut-Cilantro Chutney (Hara Dhaniya Ki Chutney)
This Indian chutney uses an array of ingredients, blending yellow split peas with coconut, cilantro, ginger, and chile.
Dosas (South Indian Fermented Lentil and Rice Crêpes)
Dosas (South Indian Fermented Lentil and Rice Crêpes)
Lentil Stew with Coconut (Dalma)
In the east Indian state of Odisha, this lentil stew, fragrant with coconut and enriched with silky, thinly sliced onions and long-simmered sweet potatoes, is an everyday staple.
French Lentil Salad with Blue Cheese
A neutral base of lentil salad lets the pleasant sharpness of the Bleu d’Auvergne cheese, which is aged in sweet wine at La Fromagerie du Comtat, take center stage in this salad. Get the recipe for French Lentil Salad with Blue Cheese »
Coconut Beluga Lentils
At Turtle Bay Estate House on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, chef Anthony Dawodu enriches lentils with sweet coconut milk. Get the recipe for Coconut Beluga Lentils »
Red Lentils with Green Mango (Malika Masoor Dal)
In early spring, green, unripe mangoes are a featured ingredient in the daily menu at Raja Sulaiman Khan’s home in Lucknow, India. Here, amchoor—dried green mango—adds sour pungency to creamy lentils.
Sallad på Puylinser (Puy Lentil Salad)
Puy lentils from France’s Haute-Loire region are celebrated for their robust, earthy flavor, which shines in this lively salad from Pelle Lundberg, a home cook in Vickleby, Sweden. The lentils, tossed with cherry tomatoes sautéed in butter and olive oil, flavored with rosemary and thyme, and then dressed in balsamic, make a festive vegetarian main course or a robust side dish for a Swedish Midsummer lunch. Get the recipe for Sallad på Puylinser (Puy Lentil Salad) »
Lentil Stew with Coconut (Dalma)
In the east Indian state of Odisha, this lentil stew, fragrant with coconut and enriched with silky, thinly sliced onions and long-simmered sweet potatoes, is an everyday staple.
Lentil and Beet Salad with Lavender-Mustard Vinaigrette
A honey-sweetened dressing of orange juice infused with lavender lends floral notes to a hearty lentil salad.
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