By Lisa Esile, MS,
Quick-cooking, shelf-stable, nutritious, and affordable, lentils are a tour de force in the kitchen. The rich, earthy flavor and meaty texture of these mighty legumes make them a standout ingredient in savory dishes of all kinds. Here are 24 of our favorite vegan lentil recipes. Oil-free and packed with whole-food ingredients, they’re fabulously healthy, too.
To learn how to select, cook, and store different varieties of lentils, check out our handy guide.
![vegan Lentil Minestrone](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/lentil-minestrone-for-site.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil Minestrone
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Kidney-Bean-and-Lentil-Dal1499-WPedit.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Fragrant Kidney Bean Lentil Dal
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Mediterranean-Lentil-and-Spinach-Soup-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Mediterranean Lentil and Spinach Soup
![Lentil Recipe](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Curried_Tomato_Lentil_Soup_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Curried Tomato-Lentil Stew
![This vegan chili recipe smells and tastes delicious—try it by itself or poured over a golden baked potato!](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Red-Lentil-Chili-300kb.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Red Lentil Chili
![Clean-Your-Pantry Lentil-Vegetable Stew in a while bowl with crackers and lemon wedges](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Clean-Your-Pantry-Lentil-Vegetable-Stew-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Clean-Your-Pantry Lentil-Vegetable Stew
![Harvest Vegetable Casserole with Lentils and Gravy in a serving dish](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Harvest-Vegetable-Casserole-with-Lentils-and-Gravy-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Harvest Vegetable Casserole with Lentils and Gravy
![vegan instant pot](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Super-Easy-Instant-Pot-Lentils_WP.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Easy Green Lentils in the Instant Pot
![polenta lasagna casserole shown topped with marinara sauce and fresh basil leaves](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/polenta-lasagna-for-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Polenta Lasagna with Kale and Lentils
![Close-up shot of a lentil sloppy joe with filling spilling out of bun](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/new-sloppy-joe-picture-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil Sloppy Joes
![Lentil Burger Lettuce Wraps on a wood cutting board](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/7-a-day-lentil-burgers-solo-shot.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil Burger Lettuce Wraps
![Green Lentil Pancakes](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Green-Lentil-Pancakes-for-Wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Green Lentil Pancakes with Sriracha Sour Cream
![tortilla roll-ups for wordpress](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/tortilla-roll-ups-for-wordpress-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Tortilla Roll-Ups with Lentils and Spinach
![Big plate of vegan spaghetti with vegan meatballs and red sauce served in gray-blue bowl and table](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/spaghetti-meatballs-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Vegan Spaghetti Marinara with Lentil Balls
![Hearty Lentil Ragu with Penne on a white plate with a metal fork](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/7-a-day-Hearty-Lentil-Ragu-solo-shot.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Hearty Lentil Ragu with Penne
![lentil-walnut vegan pate served with crackers and garnished with herbs](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/lentil-pate-for-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Lentil-Walnut Pâté
![Hearty Vegan Lentil Nachos](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Hearty-Lentil-Nachos.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Loaded Lentil Nachos
![Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lentils and Herbed Rice in a cast iron skillet](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Lentil-and-Herb-Rice-Stuffed-Peppers-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Vegan Stuffed Peppers with Lentils and Herbed Rice
![Green Lentil Spoon Salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Green-Lentil-Spoon-Salad-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Green Lentil Spoon Salad
![Red Lentil Loaf](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Red-Lentil-Loaf.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Red Lentil Loaf with Smoky Tomato Sauce Recipe
![](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/spinach-apricot-salad-lentils-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Spinach-Apricot Salad with Spiced Lentils
![Plum-Spinach Salad with Curried Lentils on a white plate with utensils and a small bowl of dressing](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Plum-Spinach-Salad-with-Curried-Lentils-wordpress.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Plum-Spinach Salad with Curried Lentils
![zucchini lentil salad](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/zucchini-lentil-salad-wordpress-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Ribboned Zucchini Salad with Lentils and Creamy Turmeric Dressing
About the Author
![Headshot of Lisa Esile, MS](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Lisa-Esile.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
About the Author
Lisa Esile, MS
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