Vegetarian lentil recipes

Sweet potato and lentil curry

A vibrant, low-calorie and vegan dinner idea, made with red split lentils, as well as sweet potatoes, coconut milk and plenty of spices. Plenty more vegetarian curry recipes over here.

Vegan red lentil dahl soup with broccoli tarka

Try our meat-free red lentil curry. This easy recipe is low in calories and gluten-free, perfect winter comfort food with an exciting new twist on the classic boiled egg.

Vegetarian green lentil stew

A delicious one-pot dish that is even better after 24 hours – this vegetarian stew, packed with green lentils, would be wonderful served with a spoonful of pesto.

Vegetarian lentil shepherd's pie

This vegetarian recipe for spiced lentil shepherd's pie is a great vegan version of a classic. It's ready in an hour and makes enough to feed the whole family.

Spiced squash, spinach and lentil soup

A wholesome, nutritious veggie soup packed with squash, puy lentils, bulgar wheat and plenty of cumin for kick. We have lots more vegetarian soup recipes if that's what you're after.

Lentil, mozzarella and spring onion quesadillas

Protein- and iron-rich lentils are a vegetarian’s saviour. The tinned brown type smoosh together nicely in this colourful meat-free quesadillas recipe.

Vegetarian lentil burgers

Check out this quick and easy lentil burger recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, these punchy veggie patties make a super simple summer recipe for four. Packing lots of flavour and protein, these burgers will please meat-eaters and veggies alike. Here are more of our best vegetarian burger recipes.

Aubergine dhansak

Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy veggie curry. This lightly spiced dish will leave you feeling warm and satisfied for less than 300 calories.

Spiced lentil, puffed rice and cucumber salad

A vibrant, nourishing veggie salad with extra protein, thanks to the addition of lentils. It's made super colourful with pomegranate seeds, red onion, cucumber nuggets and coriander.

Rice and vegetable aash with puy lentils

To say that aash is merely a soup would be underselling it – this hearty staple of Persian cuisine is always herb-based but there are many varieties: some with meat, some with barley, rice, tomato or pomegranate molasses. It’s the best comfort food on a cold day. This is Sabrina Ghayour's Western version, which is vegan and every bit as delicious.

Vegan puy lentil ragù

This warming vegan bolognese-style ragù is made with lentils and is nice and and hearty. Here we've served it with sweet potato linguine – check out our pick of the best spiralisers to use.

Green lentil harissa soup

Try this healthy way to use green lentils in your cooking. Nourishing and delicious, this veggie soup comes stuffed with celery, parsnips, leek, kale and chickpeas.