20 Delicious Vegan Red Lentil Recipes

Dive into a world of flavor with our awesome lineup of 20 Red Lentil Recipes perfect for vegans!

If you're all about that plant-based life or just trying to mix more vegan goodness into your meals, red lentils are your new best friend.

Packed with protein, budget-friendly, and super versatile, these little gems can turn any dish from meh to amazing. Get ready to spice up your kitchen game with recipes that are not just good for you but delicious.

For those on a plant-based diet, red lentils are a versatile, budget-friendly, and delicious protein source.

They're a nutritional goldmine, rich in fiber, folate, magnesium, and plant-based protein.

Since they're pre-split, they cook quickly without soaking, perfect for soups, stews, and curries. Though not required, soaking can enhance their digestibility and nutritional value.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of red lentils, how to cook them easily, and how they are grown, visit Guide To Red Lentils.

Delicious High-Protein Red Lentil Recipes for Vegans

Explore a range of vegan-friendly delights from vegan or plant-based bloggers dedicated to bringing you the best-tasting recipes. From rich soups and aromatic curries to creative burgers and fluffy pancakes, you'll find something guaranteed to spark inspiration for your next meal.

Best Red Lentil Soup

No exaggeration — this is the best vegan red lentil soup. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect any time of year. Made with a simple blend of lentils, vegetables, and warm spices, it’s a nourishing meal that’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and deeply satisfying.

Simple Red Lentil Soup

hands holding a bowl of the stew from a side view.

Vegan Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

This Vegan Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew is inspired by the African Peanut Stew. With sweet potatoes, peanuts, and tomatoes, its creamy balance hits the spot on a cold night. This one-pot flavor-filled stew is a quick, comforting, healthy meal for the whole family.

Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Broke Bank Vegan

Easy Lentil Patties (with Lemon Tahini Dip)

These bite-sized lentil patties are perfectly crispy yet tender. Pair them with a side of garlicky lemon tahini dip for the ultimate snack!

Lentil Patties

My Vegan Minimalist

Healthy High Protein Tomato Soup

This protein tomato soup with a secret ingredient contains THREE portions of vegetables per serving. Rich, hearty & so tasty.

High Protein Tomato Basil Soup

Raepublic

Creamy Vegan Dal

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this vegan dal recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal.

Creamy Vegan Dal

Veggie Inspired

Baked Red Lentil Quinoa Fritters (Oil-Free!)

Spiced with turmeric, cumin and a touch of cinnamon, these crispy Quinoa Fritters are baked and oil-free. An easy, meatless dinner.

Baked Red Lentil Quinoa Fritters

Vegan Blueberry

Vegan Lentil Burgers with Avocado Sauce

These spicy Vegan Lentil Burgers made with split red lentils are ready in 20 minutes! Try them with the delicious creamy vegan avocado sauce! You’ve never had vegan burgers this good.

Vegan Lentil Burgers with Avocado Sauce

Veggies Save the Day

Red Lentil Potato Soup

Lemony Red Lentil Potato Soup is hearty and filling. It’s easy to make this vegan Mediterranean-inspired soup in about 45 minutes. Rustic and warming, it’s a complete one-pot meal.

Red Lentil Potato Soup

Vegan Chili With TVP

This hearty vegan chili is packed with beans, vegetables, aromatic spices, and a satisfying meaty texture, making it the ultimate comfort meal ideal for cozy evenings, gatherings, or game-day feasts.

Vegan Chili with TVP

Zardyplants

Vegan Puttanesca Pasta

Creamy, protein-packed Vegan Puttanesca Pasta is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. A dish that the whole family can enjoy, this dish only takes 30 minutes!

Vegan Puttanesca Pasta

My Pure Plants

Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes

These lentil pancakes are light, sweet, and fluffy without needing any eggs and milk. What is best is that they contain a natural protein source from red lentils and only require six pantry staples.

Sweet Red Lentil Protein Pancakes

My Plantiful Cooking

Red Lentil Tortilla Wraps

These red lentil tortillas are soft, flexible, and incredibly easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and freezer-friendly.

Red Lentil Tortilla Wraps

A Virtual Vegan

Chickpea & Lentil Curry

Easy Chickpea & Lentil Curry in under 30 minutes! It’s creamy, thick, saucy, comforting, and packed with delicious, rich, spicy flavour!

Chickpea & Lentil Curry

This Wife Cooks

Curry Spiced Lentils

Savory and aromatic curry-spiced lentils are rich with Indian flavors and ready in under 30 minutes!

Curry Spiced Lentils

A Plantiful Path

Vegetable Stew in the Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Vegetable Stew is the ultimate comfort food. The potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas are cooked in a savory tomato broth to keep you warm and cozy during these cold fall and winter months.

Vegetable Stew in the Instant Pot

The Hidden Veggies

Red Lentil Curry with Chickpeas

This chickpea lentil curry is easy to make, yet bursting with flavor and filled with healthy veggies and plant-based protein. Tender red lentils with chickpeas in a creamy coconut milk sauce.

Red Lentil Curry with Chickpeas

Debra Klein

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Red Lentils

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with red lentils is creamy, delicious and so easy to make. Chunky vegetables make this hearty and satisfying.

Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Red Lentils

The Vegan Larder

Spiced Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Red Lentils

This healthy Spiced Carrot and Parsnip soup is the perfect cozy warming bowl to get you glowing this winter.

Spiced Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Red Lentils

slice of vegan lasagna with homemade mozzarella on a plate

Best Vegan Lasagna

Everyone loves this vegan lasagna. With simple and flavorful ingredients, this vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta will impress everyone!

Best Vegan Lasagna

Go Eat Green

Homemade Red Lentil Tofu Bites

Whip up homemade Red Lentil Tofu in minutes! This 1-ingredient snack is soy-free, vegan, & high-protein, perfect for easy, healthy meals.

Homemade Red Lentil Tofu Bites

Red Lentil FAQS

Are red lentils a good source of protein for vegans and vegetarians?

Yes, red lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein for vegans and vegetarians. One cup of cooked red lentils provides about 18 grams of protein. Read the latest research here and watch this video from Nutritionfacts.org.

Can red lentils help with weight loss on a plant-based diet?

Yes, red lentils can help with weight loss on a plant-based diet. They are low in fat and calories but high in fiber and protein, which can help you feel full and promote healthy digestion.

Are red lentils gluten-free?

Red lentils are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

How do you cook red lentils?

Red lentils are easy to cook and take about 20-30 minutes to prepare. Rinse and drain the lentils, add them to a pot with water or broth, bring them to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender.