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1. Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
This classic English staple, which is often loaded with calories, fat and sodium, gets a makeover by swapping out the ground beef for protein-rich lentils and tasty broccoli.
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2. Berbere Chicken & Lentils
This Ethiopian-inspired recipe combines chicken, green beans and lentils in one dish for a flavorful meal. Serve with injera (Ethiopian flatbread).
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3. Corn & Red Lentil Soup with Goat Cheese Croutons
Crispy, creamy croutons add a satisfying crunch to this veggie and fiber packed soup.
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4. Indian Lentil Burgers with Mango Chutney
You won’t miss meat in this spicy and satisfying lentil burger that gets a sweet touch from homemade mango chutney.
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5. Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Lentils & Golden Beets
This is an ideal way to prepare salmon – cooked slowly surrounded by a moist heat. Lentils and beets can be left to cook all day, while the salmon takes only 25 “walk away” minutes once you get home.
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6. Indian Red Lentils with Rice & Hard-Boiled Eggs
Red lentils combined with rice make for a hearty meal filled with fat-burning fiber, protein, sweet and spicy veggies, and warming spices. This Indian classic is even more than the sum of its parts.
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7. Roasted Butternut Squash & Lemony Lentil Salad
Lentils and butternut squash make for a satisfying and colorful salad with a lemony kick, perfect as a side or a lighter main dish.
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8. Lemon Shallot Rubbed Scallops with Lentils & Currant Compote
Zesty lemon and pungent shallot infuse every element of this dish – the lentils, scallops and vibrant compote.
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9. Curried Lentil & Squash Bowl with Kale & Peppers
In our ultimate energizing lunch or dinner bowl, protein- and fiber-packed spiced lentils are tossed with tender butternut squash and topped with a gorgeous pile of antioxidant-rich kale and bell peppers.
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