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Lentils & Beans

Lentils and beans are where this site began, and they're still at the heart of how I cook. They're affordable, filling, and full of protein and fiber, and they work in everything from curries to salads to snacks.

Learn how to cook brown lentils so they hold their shape, make a pot of red lentil dal with spinach, and try creamy Marry Me chickpeas in 20 minutes.

  • A bowl of tomato lentil soup topped with parsley on a white surface.

    Tomato Lentil Soup (Creamy Vegan Instant Pot Recipe)

  • Red lentil fritters on a white plate with ketchup bowl in the center.

    Crispy Red Lentil Fritters (Gluten-Free, High-Protein)

  • Vegetable lentil curry in a blue bowl with two plates of rice and curry in the background.

    Vegetable Lentil Curry (Easy Vegan One-Pot, 30 Minutes)

  • Kidney bean patties on a white plate.

    Kidney Bean Patties (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Baked or Pan-Fried)

  • Roasted eggplant and chickpea buddha bowl with yogurt sauce in the center and a spoon in the background.

    Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Buddha Bowl (Vegan)

  • Lentil buddha bowl with fresh spinach in the background.

    Lentil Buddha Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato & Tahini

  • Cooked brown lentils topped with a mint leaf.

    How to Cook Brown Lentils (Stovetop, Instant Pot Tips)

  • Black chickpea wraps with yogurt sauce.

    Black Chickpea Wraps (Kala Chana - High-Protein Lunch)

  • Mung bean sprouts in a grey bowl.

    How to Sprout Mung Beans at Home (Easy Step-by-Step)

  • Cooked black chickpeas in a brown bowl.

    How to Cook Black Chickpeas / Kala Chana (3 Methods)

  • Chana madra in a white bowl.

    Chana Madra Recipe (Himachali Chickpea Yogurt Curry)

  • Cooked red kidney beans garnished with cilantro.

    How to Cook Dried Kidney Beans (Stovetop & Instant Pot)

  • Keema green moong curry with steamed rice and onion slices on blue plate.

    Keema Moong Dal Recipe (Ground Meat and Green Lentil)

  • Chicken red lentil curry in blue bowl.

    Chicken Lentil Curry (Easy Indian Instant Pot Recipe)

  • Cooked chickpeas in a white bowl with cilantro in the background.

    How to Cook Dried Chickpeas (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

  • Chicken khichdi in a white bowl.

    Chicken Khichdi Recipe (Instant Pot - Easy Comfort Food)

  • Chana paneer in a white bowl with another bowl of rice and chana paneer in the background.

    Chana Paneer Recipe (No-Onion, No-Garlic, Jain-Friendly)

  • Yellow dal in a white bowl placed on a white surface.

    Toor Dal Recipe (Simple Home-Style Indian Dal)

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  • Recipes
  • Meals
    • Breakfast
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    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Desserts
  • Diets
    • High-Protein
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-Free
  • Ingredients
    • Chicken
    • Lentils & Beans
    • Cottage Cheese
    • Eggs
    • Seafood
    • Lamb
    • Pasta
    • Potatoes
    • Kefir
  • Quick & Easy
    • 30-Minute Meals
    • Make-Ahead & Meal Prep
    • One-Pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Crockpot
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Lunchbox Ideas
  • Seasonal
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Diwali
    • Easter
  • Cuisines
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    • Indian
    • Asian
    • Mediterranean
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  • Tools
    • Turkey Calculator
    • Ingredient Substitutes and Recipe Scaler
    • Lentil & Bean Cooking Times
    • Free Crockpot Meal Planner Tool
  • Shop
    • eBooks
    • My Favorite Products
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