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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

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  • Asparagus and Pea Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs (Fresh, Bright & Spring-Ready)

  • Goat Cheese and Asparagus Salad (Fresh, Elegant, and Spring-Ready)

  • Cheesy Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna Roll Ups: Cozy, Elegant Comfort Food

  • 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

  • Samosa Puffs Recipe: Flaky and Crispy Indian Snack for Tea-Time

  • Red Lentil Pancakes with Cumin-Flavored Potatoes

  • Easy Lamb Vindaloo Recipe (Restaurant-Style Flavor, Simple Steps)

In the Recipe Index

Top 10 Favorites

  • Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe: Better Than Takeout (And Gluten-Free!)

  • Jeera Rice (Cumin-Flavored Rice) Recipe for the Perfect Indian Dinner Side

  • Say Cheese! Panera-Inspired Broccoli Cheddar Soup in Bread Bowls

  • Lentil Trail Mix: The Perfect Snack For Your Next Adventure

  • Homemade Lamb Bhuna (Indian Lamb Curry Recipe for a Cozy, Hearty Dinner)

  • Mocha Hot Chocolate: Starbucks Copycat Breakfast Drink

  • Motichoor Ladoo Cupcakes with Saffron Frosting (Diwali Fusion Dessert)

  • The Best Crockpot Jalapeno Popper Dip: Hot, Cheesy, and Loaded with Bacon

  • Baked Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham – Juicy, Easy & Foolproof (With Leftover Ideas!)

  • Easy One-Pot Chicken Chickpea Pasta: Dinner Done Right

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

  • Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry: Cozy, Creamy, and Dreamy!

  • Himachali Chana Madra (Chickpea Yogurt Curry)

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