Lentil Salad
This makes a great lunch or dinner side. It has an abundance of freshness along with a good heartiness to it, and it's easy to make.
You'll find it has a great blend of textures and flavors and it pairs beautifully with chicken or salmon.
You can use a variety of herbs based on what you have. I always like to include parsley then for the second herb addition opt for either cilantro, basil or mint - each will give a different flavor profile so it's nice to switch things up.
Serve it room temp or nice and chilled for a refreshing salad (just keep in the fridge within 2 hours of preparing).
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Coconut Lentil Curry
This meat-free lentil curry recipe is such a tasty main dish that pairs beautifully with white rice, cauliflower rice or naan.
It has a delicious complexity of flavor, the lentils make it a nutritious choice, and the coconut milk adds some body to make it more substantial.
It makes an excellent vegan dinner and any extra that's left is perfect for lunch the next day (you can even freeze it).
If you haven't yet had lentils this is a great place to start. With the rising prices of meat these days it's a great recipe to add into the dinner rotation since lentils are a much cheaper alternative to meat.
And by using a the homemade spice blend here (which is basically a curry spice blend) you can control the amount of heat that goes into the dish making it as mild or spicy as you prefer.
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Vegetarian Lentil Tacos for Meatless Monday
Do you do Meatless Monday? I'm not the type to be organized and plan ahead so I don't do specifically "meatless Monday" but I try to eat more vegetarian recipes, especially for breakfast and lunch. And lately I'm trying to do a few more meatless recipes for dinner for my family.
This a meatless recipe my whole family can agree on, even my husband (who's crazy about meat) loves these! And you can't beat the quick prep time of this recipe. Plus you'll be glad you'll likely have leftovers for lunch the next day.
You can finish these easy tacos off with any toppings you like, then if you are making them vegan use vegan cheese or omit it.
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Best Sweet Potato Soup with Exciting Moroccan Flavors!
The lentils in it add protein and fiber which make it more filling while the sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin a - plus they add a delicious, light natural sweetness that blends perfectly with the moroccan spices used in this soup.
This is a great recipe to use all those sweet potatoes that are in season right now. It might not be the first thing you'd think to make with the sweet potatoes you just bought at the store, well that is until you try it.
Made with Basic Healthy Ingredients
Once you taste it it will be a go to recipe to use up those sweet potatoes sitting in your pantry! My family loved this soup and it's a recipe I'll want to make again and again during the cold months ahead.
Plus, I love that I always have most of ingredients for this soup on hand. It's a convenient meal to make any day of the week.
Ingredients You'll Need for This Recipe
- Olive oil
- Produce - yellow onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, sweet potatoes, cilantro
- Spices - cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, salt
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Vegetable broth
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Brown lentils
How to Make Sweet Potato Soup with Lentils
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Saute onion and carrot 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and saute 1 minute.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and spices. Saute 1 minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and lentils.
- Bring to a light boil, reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes have softened, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in half the cilantro and serve with remainder.
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Moroccan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Moroccan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup - This is a healthy, hearty vegetarian soup that's so delicious no one will even miss the meat! It's packed with nutritious ingredients and exciting flavors that are sure to leave you craving more!
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 large carrot, (diced (1/2 cup))
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced (1 Tbsp))
- 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 cups vegetable broth, (then more if desired)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz) large sweet potato, (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups))
- 1 cup brown lentils, (picked over and rinsed)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and saute 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and saute 1 minute longer. Add remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon.
- Saute 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and lentils. Season with salt to taste.
- Bring to a light boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally until sweet potatoes are soft and lentils are tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.
- Thin with up to 1 more cup of broth if desired. Stir in half of the cilantro then serve with remaining cilantro.
The Best Lentil Soup
This vegetarian lentil soup is a must in your dinner rotation. I've tried many different kinds of lentil soup and this is easily the one I'd label the best!
It brimming with nutritious ingredients, it's perfectly filling and it's super easy to make. Plus, it's perfectly comforting for all these cold fall days.
Even my kids love this Italian vegetable soup! We still have those dinners where it can be a struggle to get them to finish off their dinner, but no problem here! We love it with a side of buttered fresh bread or crackers.
Want to see how easy this lentil soup recipe is? Watch the video!
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This post was sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.
A Healthy Lettuce Wrap Recipe
I know this week with Thanksgiving just around the corner it's going to be all about a calorie and dessert splurge so I've been trying to squeeze in a lot of healthy meals for lunch and dinner for my family this week.
Dinners like these delicious Asian Lettuce Wraps! You wouldn't believe how good these are!
Want to see how easy this lettuce wraps recipe is? Watch the video!
They have no poultry or meat, rather they are made with protein-rich ultra filling lentils and no one could hardly taste the difference between these and the chicken version (plus lentils are a cheaper alternative).
