Easy Lentils (Vegan Recipe)
This simple lentil dish has only common spices that we all tend to have in our pantry. With 16 grams of protein per portion and lots of healthy vegetables, it’s a perfect basic meal for the family or a good post workout meal for the athlete. Besides having tons of flavor, this recipe is vegan, nut free, gluten free, and egg free.
Share This Recipe:
This lentil dish is a great alternative for meat replacement, a great combo for lunch or dinner, and it tastes amazing hot or cold. The vegetables used in this recipe are all veggies I tend to freeze when necessary, especially now during the corona virus new reality.
High Protein Easy Vegan Lentils
I grew up eating brown lentils in the south of Chile, which was pretty much the only type of lentil you could find back then. My mom used to cook them in soups with veggies and rice and I would just devour them so fast! It was only when I moved to the USA that I discovered other types, like red and black, and definitely became addicted to lentils. They are so nutritious, yummy, and versatile. It is my favorite legume! I like this recipe because it is:
Easy to make with common pantry spices
High in protein
Focused on veggies that can be frozen
Full of amazing flavor hot or cold
Simple Ingredients
Lentils
Onion
Beets
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Green pepper
Marinara sauce
Olive oil
Oregano
Paprika
Cayenne pepper
Cumin
Salt
Pepper
How to Make Easy Vegan Lentils?
All you need is a saucepan to make these.
Chop the veggies first.
Sauté veggies with spices.
Add lentils and tomato sauce.
Cook a bit more and you are done.
These Easy Vegan Lentils are
Nut free
Egg-free
Dairy-free (without butter)
High in protein
Easy to make
Done with very common spices
Please let me know if you make these lentils!! Rate the recipe and comment below. I love to hear about your creations and any alterations you might make to the ingredients.
Also, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @veggielation and #veggielation because I would love to see your take on this recipe! Thanks.
Thanks!
Easy Lentils
This simple lentil dish has only common spices that we all tend to have in our pantry. With 16 grams of protein per portion and lots of healthy vegetables, it’s a perfect basic meal for the family or a good post workout meal for the athlete. Besides having tons of flavor, this recipe is vegan, nut free, gluten free, and egg free.
Ingredients (US Customary)
- 3 cups cooked lentils
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 small cooked beet
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 6 baby Bella mushrooms
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce (or a can of tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or any chili powder you have)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Ingredients (Metric)
- 225 grs cooked lentils
- 1/2 medium onion
- 120 grs cooked beet
- 350 grs chopped broccoli
- 6 baby Bella mushrooms
- 1/2 green pepper
- 225 grs tomato sauce (or a can of tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or any chili powder you have)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop your veggies.
- Warm up your saucepan with the olive oil.
- Sauté the veggies for 7 minutes together with all spices.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, lentils, and about 1/2 cup water and cook for another 3 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Legumes: I used cooked black lentils, but use any lentils you have. Or beans or chickpeas; any legume you will work. You can either cook your legumes in advance or use cans.
Portions: The portions are by no means a recommendation of your calorie intake, but just showing you the numbers for you to decide. I know some athletes would eat the whole pot, for me I need half of this recipe as dinner! Others might split this recipe in 4 portions. We all have different needs
Visit VeggiElation.com for more plant-based recipes that are both healthy and tasty!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 239 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 2.9g | 4.7% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrates 40.5g | 16% | |
| Fiber 15g | 54% | |
| Sugar 8g | 20% | |
| Protein 16.4g | 20.5% | |
*Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Share This Recipe:
