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.
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