32 smashed lentils Recipes

lentils, well rinsed and drained, olive oil, shallots , or 1/4 red onion, garlic, garam masala, cilantro, salt and pepper

lentils , du puy, onion, peeled, carrot, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 4 to 6 pieces, celery rib, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 4 to 6 pieces, garlic clove, smashed, peeled, and germ removed, bay leaf, chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 3 1/2 cups water, cognac (optional), shallot, finely chopped, rinsed, and patted dry (optional), freshly ground pepper

trimmed and chopped green onions, seeded, diced green bell pepper, peeled, diced carrot, peeled, diced zucchini, dried red lentil, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, garlic , smashed, cayenne pepper (or to taste), chopped fresh parsley

red lentils, rinsed, sea salt, plus more for finishing, tahini, garlic clove, smashed, olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, red-wine vinegar, coriander, extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, sweet paprika, minced parsley, greek yogurt , optional

brown or green lentils, rinsed and picked over, garlic , smashed, tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, chopped, chopped fresh basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, fresh goat cheese, crumbled

vegetable oil, garlic cloves, smashed, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, vegetable stock, brown rice, green lentil, dried basil, chili powder, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, canned corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels, drained, mild salsa or 1 cup hot salsa

cumin seeds, sherry vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped hunza raisins, whole grain mustard, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, more) olive oil, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2 -thick cutlets, kosher salt, unsalted butter, garlic clove, smashed, kale , large center ribs and stems removed, torn into pieces, cooked freekeh, cooked lentils

precut fresh carrot sticks, olive oil, divided, pork tenderloin, dijon mustard, divided, fine dry bread crumbs, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, lentils, rinsed and drained, reduced-sodium chicken broth

lentils, rinsed and picked over, garlic cloves, smashed, plus 3 large cloves minced, bay leaf, coarse salt, extra virgin olive oil, assorted wild mushrooms, dry sherry, fresh ground black pepper, fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced (plus more for garnish), eggs (1 egg per serving), syrupy aged balsamic vinegar, sherry wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

center cut salmon fillets, with skin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh pea shoots, butter, salt, warm lentil ragout , recipe follows, french green lentils, whole garlic cloves, smashed, plus 1 tbsp minced garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, chorizo sausage, finely chopped, olive oil, minced shallots, peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh basil, chopped parsley, veal reduction, chopped green onions ( scallions), salt and freshly ground black pepper

green or black lentils, fennel bulb, fronds reserved, for garnish, red onion, peeled , root end left on, carrot, peeled, stalk celery, bay leaves, bundle thyme, garlic , smashed, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, bacon , cut into lardons, red onion, finely diced, celery, finely diced, fennel, finely diced, carrot, finely diced, garlic , smashed and finely chopped, whole-grain mustard, red wine vinegar, kosher salt

salmon fillets, skin removed (4 oz each), dijon mustard, canola oil, fresh tarragon, leaves only and roughly chopped, garlic clove, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, red onions, minced, garlic cloves, dijon mustard, rice or 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, canola oil, walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, pepper, dried brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, rinsed, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, bay leaf, rosemary sprig, salt and pepper, carrot, finely diced, celery, finely diced, red onion, very finely diced, parsley, finely chopped, chopped tarragon, vinaigrette (see recipe above), lentils (see recipe above), lemon wedge (optional)

beluga lentils (3/4 lb), garlic cloves--2 smashed and 2 minced, carrot , halved crosswise, yellow onion, halved, water, poblano peppers, chorizo sausage, casing removed and meat finely diced (1 1/2 oz), red onion , cut into slivers, hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped, chopped cilantro , plus cilantro leaves for garnish, fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground pepper

red lentil, onion, minced, carrot, minced, stalk celery, minced, garlic cloves, smashed, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, bay leaf, turmeric, lime juice, salt and pepper, chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, olive oil, potato, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced, well drained

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, water, cumin, chili powder, curry powder, vegetable broth, lentils, stewed tomatoes, red potatoes, chopped, cauliflower, frozen peas, cilantro, chopped

thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, brandy, pitted dates (about 10 oz), more) water, water, black, green, or brown lentils, garlic cloves, peeled , smashed, bay leaves, grapeseed oil or canola oil, divided, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, chopped shallots, red wine vinegar, muscovy duck breast halves with skin, shallot, chopped, sherry wine vinegar, low-salt chicken broth

olive oil, diced carrot (1/4-inch dice ), chopped onion, diced celery, garlic cloves, smashed and peeled, garlic sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice (kielbasa), dried thyme (i would start with 1 tsp., as this is a strong herb), beef stock, bay leaves, broken in half, french green lentil (2 cups, puy lentils), kosher salt, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, crushed red pepper flakes, tomato paste, low sodium chicken broth, water , i used less, about 3 cups, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, rind (optional), orecchiette or 8 oz other small shell pasta, lentils, 1 drained and rinsed, the other can undrained, fresh parsley, coarsely chopped, kosher salt, crusty bread , for serving (optional)