5 unusual vegetarian lentil recipes: what to cook to add variety to your menu

Vegetarian dishes are distinguished by their variety. They can be prepared from a variety of ingredients, including lentils. It is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Therefore, it is often used as the main ingredient. We at joy-pup offer several unusual vegetarian lentil dishes.

Lentil soup with vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 carrots, cut into circles
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ginger root, grated
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step recipe:

• Rinse the lentils and set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion, carrots, garlic and ginger until soft.
• Add lentils, coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Lentil pate

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil

Step by step recipe:

• Cook red lentils until soft, drain.
• Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until golden.
• Add fried onions and garlic, as well as spices, to the lentils. Stir.
• Using a blender, puree the mixture to a pate consistency.
• Serve chilled on bread or crackers.

Lentil cutlets

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. spoons of tomato paste
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step recipe:

• Cook the lentils until soft, let them cool.
• Combine lentils with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Form cutlets and fry them in a frying pan on both sides until golden brown.
• Serve the patties with a vegetable salad or on a burger bun.

Lentil salad with feta cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 100 g feta, diced
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step recipe:

• Cook the red lentils until tender and let them cool.
• In a large bowl, combine lentils, cucumber, tomato and feta.
• In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour this sauce over the salad.
• Stir and serve.

Lentil flatbreads

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils (pre-soaked overnight)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons flour (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step recipe:

• Strain the lentils and place in a blender along with the onion, garlic and cumin. Grind until smooth.
• Add flour, salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
• Form the dough into flat cakes and fry them in a frying pan on both sides until golden brown.
• Serve the flatbreads with your choice of yogurt or sauce.

To be continued…