Mashed lentils

So simple, yet so good! A great side dish or cracker spread. Be sure to use freshly ground pepper in this, as it makes a big difference in the flavor. (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The Low Oxalate Cookbook, Book Two.)

Lentil Shepherd's Pie is a hearty dish made with pantry staples! A flavorful mixture of lentils and veggies is topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

Prepare to be swept off your feet by these One-Pot Marry Me Lentils! This dish features tender red lentils cooked in a rich, dairy free creamy tomato sauce that's been infused with garlic, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. It's a low fuss meal as it's all made in one pot, and can be served over rice, with crusty bread, or on a bed of greens for a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds! Oil free, gluten free, dairy free and packed will an irresistible flavor.

I was introduced to lentils done this way by my host mom in Belgium when I was an exchange student. It was a hearty meal at the end of a drizzly belgian winter day. Comfort food for my homesick Canadian heart. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, they reminded me of my mom's shepherd's pie, deconstructed. The dish is savoury and rich. And most of the creaminess comes from the lentils themselves - making them a rare breed of virtuous comfort food. The trick is to cook them in plenty of liquid…

A dreamy pan of lentils in the viral creamy sundried tomato "marry me" sauce! This is amazing scooped up with bread, with rice or as a sweet potato topping. I love to use luxurious black lentils but it will also work with puy lentils or plain brown or green lentils.

This easy vegan lentil shepherd's pie is a flavorful addition to your vegan casserole recipes collection. Made with lentils, caramelized onions, and herbs, along with cauliflower and potatoes for the fluffy mashed topping, this is one of the most hearty vegan comfort foods. If you've been looking for a vegan shepherd's pie recipe or just new vegan gluten free dinner recipes to try in general, look no further!

This vegetarian lentil soup is an easy, throw-it-together dish that can keep you returning to the stove all day.

Lentils roasted and popped in a skillet and tossed in spices then paired with an easy cauliflower-potato mash, are comfort food heaven. You can make the mash smoother or chunkier based on your preference. Serve it with the lentils on top and a good drizzle of olive oil. soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free with oil-free option

Mushroom gravy pie with garlicky kale mashed potatoes is an ideal vegan, plant-based dinner option for your holiday table.

Super delicious and hearty mushroom lentil stew gravy over mashed potatoes! Entirely vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free. A delicious and easy-to-make 10-ingredient meal or side!