Meatless Friday: Five Ways to Serve Lentils

Have you cooked lentils for your family this Lent? They're simple to prepare, economical, and very nutritious. Here are 5 ideas for serving lentils for dinner.

I don't know why it took me so long to try making lentils. They're so easy to cook, and you can serve them so many ways. The lentil soup recipe I shared last week reawakened my interest in this colorful legume, so I decided to see what other recipes our Meatless Friday archives included. Each of the recipes below has a free printable recipe card for you to use and share.

Sloppy Lentils by Monica Portogallo

You can pack plenty of vegetables into Monica's meat-free version of a Sloppy Joe. Bonus: there's no added sugar! You do need a food processor to make this recipe.

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup by Alex Resch

Alex’s slow cooker lentil soup has just 7 ingredients and comes together quickly for a warm and comforting dinner. 

Greek Style Stir-Fry with Lentils by Karen Ullo

Karen shares a vegetarian meal with Greek-inspired flavor. She reports that her teenage sons went back for seconds when she served this dish!

Red Pepper Red Lentil Soup by Elizabeth Varga

Not all lentils are green! Try red lentils for a quick-to-cook meal. Elizabeth shares a truly warming vegan soup recipe, made with just a few simple ingredients. 

Rice of Many Colors by Monica Portogallo

Monica took the idea of confetti rice, added naturally protein-packed lentils, and turned it into a simple plant-based, one pot meal. 

What's your favorite way to serve lentils?