Lentil

A hearty combination of textures and flavors.

Lenticchie Brasate
This recipe is an accompaniment for Chicken Breast Valdostana with Braised Lentils.

Harira Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 12 1/2 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This simple and hearty meatless main course has intriguing Indian accents.

Sosizza chi Linticchi The hearty, warming goodness of this one-course meal is only increased by its utter simplicity of preparation. Accompany the stew with crusty bread.

Serve with: Warmed flatbread. Dessert: Vanilla pudding with sliced mango.

Roasting the lamb, instead of braising, intensifies its flavor.

Here is an almost effortless soup. Everything goes into the pot at once, and the finished dish is just the thing on a cold winter day.

A quick vegetarian main-course salad.

Tabbouleh is made with bulgur, but we decided to shake things up a bit by mixing tabbouleh flavors (parsley, tomato, and lemon) with rice and lentils, a common Middle Eastern pairing. Served chilled or at room temperature, the salad is terrific with any meat, poultry, or fish. You could add chickpeas, corn, or more lentils for a vegetarian main course. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 40 min

Cool and refreshing yogurt enhanced with fresh mint, cilantro and basil tops this hearty curry-flavored soup.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.