9 Flavorful, Fat-Burning Lentil Recipes
Not only are they budget-friendly and delicious, lentils are an excellent source of fiber and protein that rev up your metabolism and keep you feeling full. These recipes are sure to become staples in your house.
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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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