Plant-based Vegan Recipes That Prove Lentils Are Better Than Meat

Plant-Based Vegan Recipes that will make you forget about meat

Plant-based vegan recipes with lentils are better than meat in all cases and provide enough protein with the right ingredients, and you can prepare delicious and healthy dishes. Even ultra-marathon runners, athletes, and sportsmen rely upon vegan food to keep their bodies healthy, fit, and active.

Lentils are high in protein; you can prepare them to replace meat. One cup of lentils provides about 18 grams of dietary protein and contains numerous other beneficial nutrients our body requires daily.

Lentils have the second-highest ratio of protein per calorie compared to other legumes. As one of our oldest crops, the legume has been cultivated in Egypt and Asia since ancient times.

Even if the soaking of the unpeeled varieties costs a little more time, it’s worth it because of the fibers. Thanks to fibers and so-called complex carbohydrates, lentils are slowly digested. Because the blood sugar level remains stable over a longer period of time, the legumes are ideal for diabetics and people who want to lose weight.

Moreover, they last a long time and deliver fewer calories than rice or pasta. The beneficial effect on the blood sugar level makes lentils ideal for diabetics and weight loss.

They contain many minerals and trace elements: potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and a lot of iron. Lentils are an excellent source of vegetable protein for vegetarians and vegans.

To prove the fact that lentils can provide you with taste, health, and energy, try the plant-based vegan recipes below.

LENTIL TACO MEAT READY IN 15 MINUTES

An easy lentil taco meat recipe to use as a meat replacement on your taco night!

CROATIAN STUFFED PEPPERS… VEGANISED!

The sweetness of the peppers, the slightly spicy filling, the thick, rich tomato gravy, and a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes – Croatian stuffed peppers are Heaven on a plate! 

Lentil Enchilada Pasta 

Comfort from the pasta, with a light & fresh touch from the greens and avocado. How had I never thought of pairing these three before?! They are a trio made in heaven. 

One Ingredient Swap Will Make Your Bolognese Sauce So Much Healthier

Making nutritious choices doesn’t mean overhauling your diet, eliminating all your favorite foods, or eating foods you don’t enjoy

BBQ Lentil Meatball Sandwich With Sweet Miso Coleslaw

What’s the take-away message from this BBQ Lentil Meatball Sandwich with Sweet Miso Coleslaw? Who says vegans can’t have it all! 

RED LENTIL, SMASHED CHICKPEA AND MILLET BURGERS

This recipe looks divine!

Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie 

My version is stuffed with deliciously seasoned lentils and veggies and topped with a gorgeous, vitamin-packed sweet potato mash. It’s every bit as delicious as the original but low in fat and high in protein, fiber, and nutrients. 

MUSHROOM LENTIL LOAF

A classic. Get the recipe.

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