4 Surprisingly Fast and Delicious Lentil Recipes
© Tina Rupp
When it comes to lentils, there's a lot to love. Hearty, healthy, and delicious, lentils absorb flavors from other foods and seasonings while providing a great source of fiber and protein. While they can take hours of simmering, there are ways to quickly prepare lentils for an easy weeknight dinner. Here are four surprisingly fast lentil recipes to try now:
1. Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens
Eat these stewy lentils as a light lunch or serve alongside roasted cauliflower with raisins.
Spiced with fragrant yellow curry, this stew of rich red lentils and chunks of chicken is the perfect dinner entrée.
This comforting, thick soup is perfect for a cold winter day, and its fun and colorful garnishes will liven up any meal.
© Molly Yeh
4. Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lentils and Dates
Main-course salads are perfect for light dinners; this one — with nourishing lentils, almonds, and plenty of spice-roasted cauliflower — is delicious and satisfying.
