BEST LENTIL SOUP
This simple vegan lentil soup recipe comes together quickly with mostly pantry ingredients. Be sure to have your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking! Recipe yields four large bowls of soup, or six more modest servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Soup
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. One-fourth cup olive oil may seem like a lot, but it adds a lovely richness and heartiness to this nutritious soup.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Pour in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often, in order to enhance their flavor.
- Pour in the lentils, broth and the water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
- Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Securely fasten the lid, protect your hand from steam with a tea towel placed over the lid, and purée the soup until smooth. Pour the puréed soup back into the pot. (Or, use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup.)
- Add the chopped greens and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice until the flavors really sing. For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes.
- Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months (just defrost before serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Sugar 10.8 g, Sodium 1375.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 14.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
VEGAN INSTANT POT BUTTERNUT SQUASH LENTIL CURRY
With just a few minutes of hands-on cooking, this Instant Pot Butternut Squash Lentil Curry will become your go-to for weeknight meals. It's hearty, healthy comfort food at its finest (and easiest).
Provided by Nisha Vora
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils and drain them.
- Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and after a few minutes, add 1/2 tablespoon of the coconut oil, followed by the cumin seeds. Toss for 30-60 seconds until lightly browned and very fragrant.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, followed by the onion and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the the curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne (if using) for 30 seconds, adding the 2 tbsp water to prevent the mixture from drying out too much.
- Add the chopped butternut squash and stir to coat it in the spice mixture. Pour in the vegetable broth and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Then add the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the lentils, and coconut milk. Scoop the cashew butter on top but do not stir. This helps prevent the nut butter from sinking to the bottom and possibly triggering the Instant Pot burn warning.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cook time for 10 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release. Once the pressure has released, open the pot and stir in the baby kale. Select the Sauté setting and heat for about 2 minutes or until the kale has wilted, then select Cancel. Add the lemon or lime juice and the cilantro and stir to combine.
- Serve the butternut squash lentil curry over white rice or with flatbread.
- Heat a deep, heavy skillet or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the coconut oil, and once hot, add the cumin seeds and fry for 30-60 seconds until lightly browned and very fragrant.
- Add the onions and cook until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne (if using) until well incorporated.
- Add the butternut squash, vegetable broth, lentils, coconut milk, and cashew butter. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the curry mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the squash is cooked through, stirring every few minutes.
- Add the baby kale and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Add the lemon or lime juice and the cilantro and stir to combine.
- Serve the butternut squash lentil curry over white rice or with flatbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 661 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGAN LENTIL SOUP
You'll be amazed how much flavor you get just with vegetables, legumes, and herbs. This simple, clean eating lentil soup with brown lentils is vegan and tastes great.
Provided by gartenfee
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h3m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils in a bowl, cover with cold water, and pick out the broken ones that swim to the top. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, carrot, celery, 1 teaspoon salt, and bay leaves. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Pour lentils and 8 cups water into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook partially covered until lentils are soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in mustard and red wine vinegar. Puree soup with an immersion blender until mostly smooth but some chunks remain. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 408 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
VEGAN LENTIL CURRY
This hearty vegan lentil curry is the perfect weeknight meal. It's creamy, filling, easy to make and loaded with flavor.
Provided by Alison Andrews
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Add the olive oil to a pot with the onion, crushed garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric and cayenne pepper and sauté until the onions are softened.
- Add in the dried lentils and toss them with the onions and spices.
- Add the chopped tomato, vegetable stock and coconut cream. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and cooked - around 35-40 minutes.
- When the lentils are cooked add in the fresh basil and stir in until just wilted. Add the coconut sugar and stir in. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice, fresh basil and some slices of fresh lime.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serve, Calories 412 kcal, Sugar 8.3 g, Sodium 625 mg, Fat 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 18.5 g, Protein 15.9 g
EASY VEGAN LENTIL CURRY
Vegan lentil curry with warm curry Indian spices! You will love this easy, one pot meal - the perfect plant based recipe for everyone to enjoy. Serve with rice and naan for a hearty meal.
Provided by Ashley
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In large pot over medium heat (love my Staub for this), add 1 tablespoon coconut oil, onion, garlic, ginger and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in spices and salt, turn heat up to medium-high, stirring continuously for another 4-5 minutes. Add a little extra oil here as needed.
- Reduce heat to medium; add crushed tomatoes, water and lentils. Stir to combine then bring mixture to a simmer, then cover and continue simmering for about 35-40 minutes, string every 10 minutes. After about 40 minutes, mixture should thicken a little.
- Now stir in coconut milk, continue simmering uncovered for 5 minutes on low-medium heat, then remove from heat and let stand for 10-15 minutes. until curry has thickened more.
- Serve with rice, naan and more fresh cilantro.
- Add coconut oil, onion, garlic, ginger and carrots to Instant Pot. Use "Saute" mode on low heat, stirring frequently to cook down for about 4 minutes. Add in spices and salt, and a little more oil as needed, stirring continuously for another 4-5 minutes.
- Add in tomato puree, 1.75 cups water and dried lentils. Stir until combined. Secure lid, setting valve to "sealing" and cook on high pressure "manual" mode for 15 minutes, then "natural release" pressure cooker for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove lid, stir in canned coconut milk. Let curry stand for 10 minutes. Note: the Instant Pot Method won't be as thick right away, so you can opt to use 1 cup of coconut milk, or just know it will thicken the longer it sits (and once it's been refrigerated if you have leftovers.)
VEGAN LENTIL CHILI RECIPE
The flavors in this Vegan Lentil Chili are rich, comforting and beyond delicious! You'll never miss the meat.
Provided by Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
Categories Entrees
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, lentils and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat so that the mixture is simmering. Partially cover the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 295.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1117.4 mg, Fiber 17.9 g, Sugar 12.8 g
EASY LENTIL MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or more if increasing batch size).
- Once skillet is hot, add 1 Tbsp olive oil (amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly golden brown (being careful not to burn), then remove from heat and turn off stove top.
- To a food processor, add flaxseed meal and water and let set for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked, cooled lentils, 1 tsp olive oil (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), sautéed garlic and shallot, Italian seasonings, parsley, tomato paste, vegan parmesan cheese, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pulse, mixing until combined, but not puréed, leaving a little texture.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper or herbs for flavor, vegan parmesan for cheesiness and to dry out, or more olive oil to moisten. The texture should be dough-like. If the mixture is still too wet, add coconut or oat flour, or panko bread crumbs if not gluten free.
- Use a Tablespoon or cookie dough scoop (like this one), to scoop out rounded Tablespoon amounts of dough and carefully form into balls. The mixture is moldable, but fragile, so the best way to do this is to rest the dough in the palm of one hand, while using two fingers from the other hand to gently mold/form into a meatball. If it cracks, moisten your fingers with a little water to help reform/bind them. Repeat until all meatballs are formed - about 12 or 13.
- Roll/coat in vegan parmesan cheese (optional) and arrange on baking sheet.
- Heat the skillet from earlier over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and half of the meatballs (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Brown for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown, shaking the pan or using a wooden spoon to roll the balls around to cook evenly on all sides.
- As they are done cooking, transfer to your prepared baking sheet and set in the preheated oven. Repeat process, adding remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) to the skillet and sautéing remaining meatballs, then transfer to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, while you prepare your carrot noodles, pasta and/or marinara sauce.
- Remove meatballs from oven and let cool slightly - they will firm up the longer they are cooled. Serve over carrot noodles or pasta with marinara sauce.
- Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatballs, Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, Fat 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 166 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 0.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.21 g
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