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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

  • Salmon and White Bean Salad: The Easy Meal that Saves the Day

  • Green Beans and Black Eyed Peas Stir Fry: Deliciously Simple

  • Irresitible Dirt Pudding Cups: Vegan, Fun, and Easy!

In the Recipe Index

Top 10 Favorites

  • Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim): Easy Banchan Recipe

  • Baked Chai-Spiced Donuts: My Easy, Aromatic, Always-Favorite Treat

  • Pumpkin Spice Donuts: Easy Homemade Baked Donuts for Cozy Fall Mornings

  • Crispy Vegetable Peel Chips with Curried Bean Dip: Waste Not, Want More!

  • Summery Tuna Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing

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

  • Stuffed Bread Rolls: Soft Bakery-Style Potato Buns Baked to Perfection at Home

  • Tiny Tacos, Big Flavor: Chicken Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers

  • Oatmeal Raisin Bread: Soft and Hearty Breakfast Bread Recipe for Easy Mornings

  • Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Muffins (Cozy, Homemade, and Freezer-Friendly)

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 Recipe

Winter Recipes

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins: Warm, Comforting, and Perfect for Fall Baking

  • Himachali Chana Madra (Chickpea Yogurt Curry)

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