There are several different types of lentils, including brown lentils, green lentils, red lentils, Puy lentils (French lentils), and Beluga lentils (black lentils).
When you want healthy lentil recipes that are super hearty, this can be your new go-to recipe. This recipe is for the stovetop, but you can easily cook this hearty lentil stew in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
One of our favorite vegetarian lentil recipes is this creamy red lentil soup that’s loaded up with carrots. You can have this lentil and carrot soup ready in less than half an hour.