7 simple and delicious lentils recipes easy to make. Perfect for weeknight meals or lunch.
I love lentils and can eat them every day, because they are very versatile, easy to cook and full of flavor. In Colombia we use them to make soups, stews, fritters, salads, rice, etc.
Here is a list with 7 lentils recipes that I love making at home. They are delicious and easy to make.
Rice with Coconut and Lentils Recipe (Arroz con Coco y Lentejas)
Arroz con Lentejas y Coco is a traditional Colombian rice recipe and if you follow this blog, you know that I use coconut milk in a lot of the traditional Colombian dishes. This delicious rice with lentils dish makes a fabulous accompaniment and could also be served as a vegetarian meal, perhaps with a green
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Sopa de Lentejas con Carne Recipe (Lentils and Beef Soup)
Lentil soups are one of my favorite cold-weather meals. I love to have a big pot in the fridge for an easy, hearty lunch that’s ready to go. I especially love being able to make an entire meal with items that I always have on hand in my fridge and pantry.
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Lentils Soup Recipe
Sopa de Lentejas or Colombian Style Lentil Soup is a standard in a lot of Colombian kitchens, the Colombian chorizo sausage gives the soup extra flavor. This is a very substantial soup that would make a meal-in-a-bowl served with white rice.
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Sopa de Lentejas con Carne y Quinua (Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup)
The recipe I am sharing with you today is a gorgeous and hearty Lentils, Beef and Quinoa Soup. This soup is comforting and warming, and is perfect for this time of year. I love cooking with lentils and make several variations of soups with them, as they are versatile and cook fast. Soups are a
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Lentil, Arugula, Mango and Quinoa Salad
Summer is the time for potlucks, backyard parties, barbecues and picnics on the beach. A satisfying salad like this Lentil, Arugula and Quinoa Salad is a meal in itslef. Mangoes, red onion, lemony green arugula, lentils, quinoa, and a tangy dressing, this salad is full of healthy and delicious ingredients. If you're going to a
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Lentil and Chicken Soup Recipe
I can’t believe that it’s the end of May already! Summer is just around the corner, but if you are a regular reader you know that, as a good Colombian, I eat soups year round, regardless of the season. It doesn’t matter if it’s 100 degrees or zero outside, I love making and eating soups
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Lentils and Beef Stew ( Estofado de Lentejas con carne)
This time of year there is nothing better than cooking in your crock pot. One single pot, slow cooking and great smells. Now that's comforting and that's what I love to cook during the winter. This lentils and beef stew is really easy to make and delicious over white rice. The perfect weeknight dinner. Enjoy
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Simply Life
oooh so many great meals! those empanadas look incredible!
Belinda @zomppa
I love each and every one of these!! Happy new year!
Chris
Happy New Years, Erica! I hope that 2013 is full of great treasures for you and your family.
Joan Nova
All delicious, especially that sancocho!
Karen
It's been a yummy year, Erica! Happy New Year!
Guillermo
My God Erica you're driving me "Loco" .Since Christmas I've been trying some of your recipes ...Arequipe,bunuelos,natilla and so on Oh ,also el estofado de lentejas mmmmmmm!!! mas de uno se chuparon los dedos. Felicitaciones Make a recipe book I'll buy a thousand. Happy New Year ! Otro paisa mas Guillermo
Erica
Thank you, Guillermo! Me alegra que te guste el blog!
Lori
I had the empanadas when I was in Colombia about 20 years ago. I loved them. Are they had to make? I saw the recipe you have.
Susana Romero
Hola Erika, viendo tus recetas top 10 se me hizo agua la boca, vivo en Alemania, así que comprenderás todos los sentimientos encontrados, nostalgia al recordar mi tierra y su deliciosa gastronomía, así como también alegría de poder tener a la mano las recetas de platos tan deliciosos, hasta de algunos que no he probado! Muchas gracias por compartir todo este material y mis mejores deseos para un 2013 lleno de éxitos, satisfacciones, prosperidad, amor, salud y mucha creatividad:D. Un abrazo.
Claire
Hi Erica! I have been following your blog now for about a year. I've already tried a few of your recipes, and they have all been delicious! My husband is Bolivian, and while their food is a bit different (I personally prefer Colombian food, ssshhh), he really enjoys all of the Colombian meals I have made for us! Some of them are even reminiscent of Bolivian dishes. 😉 Thank you for the inspiration. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Balvinder
Hi I stumbled upon your blog and loved your empanada recipe. The comments were closed in that post that's why I ma writing it here. Does the pre cooked cornmeal is different from regular cornmeal? I am gluten free so want to try these.I have got masa harina flour. Can I make with that?
Erica
Yes, it is different, but you can buy it online at amazon or at your local market.....look for
Latin products.
Joanne
You posted some delicious Colombian eats this year! Can't wait to see what 2013 has to bring!
Erica
Thank you all for your wonderful comments!
patricia martinez
I spent the holidays making so many of your recipes for my father who is from Cartagena Colombia. I remember my grandmother and the cooks making so many of these recipes growing up and spending every Christmas in Colombia around the big family table. I can't thank you enough for sharing all of these recipes with me and my family. Happy New Year to you!!!
Erica
Thanks,Patricia!