Beans & Lentils

40+ Easy & Healthy Beans and Lentil Recipes

Easy, healthy, protein and fiber-packed recipes using beans and lentils. These pantry staples have a long shelf life and make a hearty, filling, and satisfying meal with basic ingredients.

Lentils and beans belong to the legume family, any plant from the Fabaceae family that yields an edible seed called 'pulse', and include beans, lentils, and peas. These are rich in nutrients and are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.

Below you will find a variety of dishes from around the world, including Indian classics like chana masala and dal tadka, Mexican black beans and refried beans, an Ethiopian favorite called misir wot, and popular Mediterranean and Italian dishes, like falafel, lentil soup, and minestrone soup.

I hope you enjoy these meatless recipes with your family!