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Delicious and Easy Recipes for Your Family

From scrumptious one-pot meals to delicious snacks, these recipes highlight the beauty of lentils, beans, legumes, and a variety of other ingredients. Designed for both seasoned chefs and kitchen novices, they aim to make your family’s mealtimes enjoyable and wholesome.

Mains

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

Soups

Salads

Loaded nachos after baking with cheese melted and slightly golden brown.

Snacks & Appetizers

Refried beans in a white bowl with bell peppers and tortilla chips in the background.

Sides

Dipper dipped into tandoori chicken dip.

Condiments

All the Latest

  • Classic Jollof Rice (Rich, Smoky, and Comforting)

  • Lentil Salad with Cucumber and Radish: Light, Crisp, and Easy to Prep

  • Crockpot Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala (Easy Dump and Go Recipe)

  • Tried-and-True Slow Cooker Tofu and Broccoli: Easy Vegan Crockpot Dinner Recipe

  • The Most Basic Dal Recipe (And Most Comforting)

    Lentils? Check. Water? Check. Spice? Just a few. That’s all you need for this home-style…

Reader Favs

  • Simple Spring Mix Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette: Light, Crisp, and Delicious

  • Crockpot Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

  • No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: Easy, High-Protein Lunch or Quick Snack

In the Recipe Index

Top 10 Favorites

  • No-Mayo Cottage Cheese Egg Salad: Easy, High-Protein Lunch or Quick Snack

  • Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe: Peppery, Crispy Asian Seafood Dinner

  • Golden Turmeric Chicken and Rice Casserole: Cozy, Easy, and Delicious!

  • Stuffed Bell Peppers with Indian Spices (Bharwa Shimla Mirch)

  • Oats Upma Breakfast Bowl: Your New Morning Power Meal

  • The Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe: Tender Inside, Crispy Outside

  • Crispy Red Lentil Fritters: Perfect Gluten-Free Snack

  • Build the Perfect Vegan Smoked Tofu Poke Bowl: Fresh, Vibrant, and Flavor-Packed

  • The Best Marry Me Chicken – One-Pan, 30-Minute Recipe

  • Easy No-Mayo Macaroni Salad: Kid-Friendly and Perfect for Potlucks

Meet Shilpa

I’m Shilpa, the passionate home cook and creative mind behind the Lentil Loving Family. I have always been captivated by the diverse world of legumes, and I’m excited to share my love for these Ingredients. While lentils and legumes will always be central, you’ll find a wider variety of recipes here. My goal is to create a space where anyone can find inspiration for their next meal, be it a hearty legume-based dish or something entirely different.

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Winter Recipes

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  • Himachali Chana Madra (Chickpea Yogurt Curry)

  • Easy Vegetable Lentil Curry: A Quick Vegan Dinner Recipe for Weeknights