Lentil soup
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Cook with what you have
What Can I Make with Lentils?
With lentils, you can make Lentil soup, Lentil curry, Lentil bolognese, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.
Five realistic directions
Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients
Lentil curry
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Lentil bolognese
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Lentil shepherd's pie
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Lentil salad
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Pantry additions
What you may still need
onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk
Meal types
Good fits
- lunch
- dinner
- meal prep
Substitutions
If an ingredient is missing
Split peas take longer; chickpeas stay firmer; red and green lentils are not interchangeable in every dish.
A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.
Prep and storage
Keep the ingredients ready to use
Cool cooked lentils promptly and refrigerate in their cooking liquid.
Keep exploring
Related ingredient combinations
FAQ
Questions about cooking with Lentils
What is the quickest thing to make with lentils?
Lentil soup is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
Can I make Lentil soup with only these main ingredients?
It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, spices or coconut milk.
What can I substitute for lentils?
Split peas take longer; chickpeas stay firmer; red and green lentils are not interchangeable in every dish.
How should I store lentils?
Cool cooked lentils promptly and refrigerate in their cooking liquid.
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