4 LENTIL Recipes EVERYONE Should Know

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🔑 KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Lentils are one of the best foods
00:19 Crunchy Indian Lentil Snack
02:24 Dal Palak (my new favorite dal)
06:23 Red Lentil Bolognese (1000+ 5-star reviews)
10:20 Meaty Lentil Tacos

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@Rachel-sv9pq Ай бұрын

My mom is a notorious lentil hater but I've cooked several of the meal plan lentil recipes for her and literally just last night she said "I've always hated lentils because I thought they tasted like dirt but lately they've tasted good." You converted her! I'll have to try some of these next!

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

This is so lovely to hear! I love when you can convince someone that they don't actually hate a certain ingredient...they just haven't find the right method or recipe. So happy you and your mom have been enjoying the lentil recipes in the meal plan!!

@beverlyheinritz5294 Ай бұрын

I agree with mom. I always thought lentils taste like dirt. I have obviously been eating lentils cooked by restaurants that don’t know how to make them. The first recipe I found that I liked was posted on KZfaq by someone who said she and her husband did not like lentils but loved this soup. That was the recipe for me. All of these recipes look delicious with layers of flavor added. I may go first with the bolognese.

@lisetteem588 14 күн бұрын

that's great. lentils are so healthy. I made some little lentil balls that tasted like greek me*tballs. im veg so.. it's borderline for me..

@cwgu4693 Ай бұрын

The lentil bolognese is OUTRAGEOUS. I've made it at least 30 times from your cookbook. The wine and whole tube of tomato paste technique is next level.

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Right? Those techniques just take it to the next level. Thanks for sharing!

@nancywaller2907 Ай бұрын

Seconding this! I've made it a bunch and for nonveggie guests and they love it

@DiegoPerez-mb8bs Ай бұрын

Do you think the tomato paste could be replaced by reduced, precooked tomatoes?@@RainbowPlantLife

@WiseMindNutrition Ай бұрын

We want to try this also!

@tiffanyrankin9059 Ай бұрын

This is the best vegetarian/vegan bolognese I have ever cooked. I make a huge batch & freeze it into containers that hold 2 portions each, so they're ready for weeknight dinners. This, with a rocket (arugula) & parmesan salad, is fantstic.

@aviapoIis Ай бұрын

I am so glad that channels like this also exists in the internet!❤

@Elynnewith2N Ай бұрын

I don’t disagree but…what do you mean by “like this”?

@Peridot07 Ай бұрын

@@Elynnewith2NI’ve been watching YT since 2008 and back than videos were more content based and meaningful unlike today’s video

@jababygirl03 Ай бұрын

Ma’am we need to talk come here …………… I just made the bolognese with the wine and really cook in layers as you described in your recipe. Let me tell you, I’m so proud of myself and this sauce taste so good. Idk if because of the caramelizing of the onion, paste and wine but it was just perfect amount of sweet. Now I’m still cooking currently, I like how thick your was so I’m going to keep cooking but thank you. Thank you for sharing and I will be drilling around to help with having some good meal prep

@RainbowPlantLife 28 күн бұрын

☺i'm so glad you are loving the layered flavors in the bolognese sauce! the sauce (without the pasta) freezes great so you can keep leftovers on hand :)

@dawnkeckley7502 Ай бұрын

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@blue-fj9ky Ай бұрын

People say "but what do you eat?" and "how do you get your protein? 😄 Mung, chana, masoor, urad, toor, brown, french...some lentils I regularly enjoy! Thank you for more great recipe ideas. And kudos on your outstanding videography. Those clear close-ups of the food are great!

@diana1833 Ай бұрын

never clicked so fast on a video

@MoveWithNicole Ай бұрын

All these recipes look delicious! I can't wait to try all of them! 😍

@benda777nba Ай бұрын

I saw this video pop up but my Saturday mornings are so busy...finally after mowing grass I sat outside and watched this video loving life...I'm so excited to try these plus happy to say I purchased your book Nisha!

@mauimarcus Ай бұрын

These all look fantastic! I really look forward to your new vids, and sometimes binge-watching older ones. Thanks for what you do.

@deborahh3019 Ай бұрын

Until yesterday when I watched this video, recipes for Lentil Bolognese never really sounded good to me. I'm so glad I gave yours a try! This dish is a new obsession with my family. It seems decadent but is incredibly healthy. Thanks so much for sharing your creative gifts with your viewers.

@kaateeh Ай бұрын

Hey Nisha! I am madly in love with your style of cooking. Not everything is for me, but most of it, and I still use your instapot cookbook frequently. I remember you made a little cookbooks as well: The Mezzo one, and the Salads one. Have you made more of them? I just can't watch all your videos again :D Thank you so much for all you do, and I can't wait for your new cookbook!

@saloniv85 Ай бұрын

Nisha, you can cook the dal in the instant pot for 8 mins rather than stove cooking for 30 mins. Plus you dont need to stir or baby sit it. More time and effort efficient!

@kerry8461 Ай бұрын

If you have an Instant Pot you should check out Nisha’s Instant Pot cookbook. It’s probably my most used cookbook, it’s so good.

@dyutibaxi6659 Ай бұрын

Lentils and beans can be cooked in a pressure cooker, saving time and nutrients

@lizt2361 Ай бұрын

thanks only cook with instapot these days

@rhondasedillo4612 28 күн бұрын

@@kerry8461 I have that one and love it!

@Artncraft05 Ай бұрын

I love how you added whole spinach leaves, I am used to chop them fine in paalak daal but now want to try it your way ❤ I’m a new subscriber and loving your modern way of Indian vegetarian cooking, very therapeutic content !

@SiddhisvariBulloch Ай бұрын

Think I will be trying all of these recipes. Thank you!!

@Cupcake6907 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your recipes! I’m so excited to try them soon!

@christinelachance Ай бұрын

Yes! I've been looking for more lentil recipes. Such great timing!

@davidsthoughts60 Ай бұрын

I'm saving this one. I love lentils and love your recipes.

@spoudaois4535 Ай бұрын

I love lentils. They are satisfying and make one feel so good inside.

@rollingthunderagain 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for going into detail on things like knife skills, the coconut oil shimmering, and the mustard seeds popping. These pieces of knowledge are treasure for a beginner cook. I'm so excited to try these recipes!

@katielouise210 Ай бұрын

all of these recipes look amazing, nisha!!! makes me even more excited for your cookbook

@taylorbrooke3310 10 күн бұрын

This is also my second video watched of yours and I love them and your recipe ideas!!! They are so practical, yummy looking, plant based healthy easy meals that are much like my own cooking. Thank you for the ideas and for your wholesome videos! 🙏

@hcc792 Ай бұрын

Nisha’s recipes are always incredible, even my first attempt at each recipe tastes amazing…then the more times I make it, the faster I get and the better I seem to do with the taste! Only speaking for myself, cooking takes practice, and I’ve gotten more confident in the kitchen thanks to Rainbow Plant life. It’s actually fun to cook now…cause my food actually tastes good now! Thanks Nisha!

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

This means so much to me! I am so delighted that my recipes and content have helped you feel confident in the kitchen and that you enjoy your food so much! 🥰

@vidyasamaroo5783 Ай бұрын

These recipes look mouthwatering good. Thank you. I am definitely trying to all of these.

@anndhupelia8175 Ай бұрын

Sending a big “Thank You” from Australia Nisha! I LOVE your recipes and your sense of humour.🙏🌹

@arunakamala23 Ай бұрын

Omg Nisha these recipes are outstanding. I’m drooling. 🤤

@nickcarneyphotography Ай бұрын

I just made the lentil bolognese last night! It’s a steady part of our cooking rotation. So simple and delicious.

@marykaren7542 Ай бұрын

These recipes look amazing! Thanks!

@plauditecives Ай бұрын

You always remind me that I need to get off my duff and make more of an effort to vary my plant-based diet. I have no excuses either, as I live in Toronto, and have access to a wide range of ingredients. Curry leaves (which I love) are available at the Sri Lankan grocer near me, as is every type of spice. I really recommend the porcini powder you suggested -- it adds so much flavour. I grind my own from the large bag of dried porcini I buy from an Italian-food shop here in Toronto. I love all the dishes you prepare!

@lauriefuda 12 күн бұрын

I was wondering whether or not you could grind up dried porcinis to make a powder? I've never seen the powder anywhere although I know I could find it online or possibly at the Indian grocery store that I found the curry leaves in, but the problem is they often sell in bulk, or in really big bags and it's just me and my husband. I like buying dried morel mushrooms as well-the stock they make is amazing! Then we use the reconstituted mushrooms and put them in the food processor with some fresh mushrooms and it's really good. Thanks for your tips.

@dorianrecord8200 Ай бұрын

I have just recently discovered the wholesome and hearty magic of lentils and I can’t WAIT for these recipes!! Thank you Nisha for always reading my mind and showing us the best and most creative yet nutritious recipes!! 🌱❤

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Welcome to the fabulous world of lentils 🥳 hope you’ll love these recipes!

@Melissa.Garrett Ай бұрын

Thank you, Nisha, you’ve inspired me to try new recipes again! I used to love experimenting, but recently life has been so stressful that I’ve been falling back on the same tried-and-true recipes in constant rotation. Now I want to get cooking again. 😄

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Hi Melissa! I totally get that, it even happens to me from time to time. I’m honored these recipes are sparking that desire to get back in the kitchen though!

@WiseMindNutrition Ай бұрын

These all look so amazing! Also love the cooking tips along the way. Such an accessible way to learn how to create new meals in the kitchen :)

@alinapastor6674 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for these healthy and yummy recipes . Greetings for Romania 🥰

@jackiecuba3414 Ай бұрын

Nisha, you already know I'll be making all of these recipes like I always do with every video you post haha. I've actually made the Bolognese twice before and it was soooo good! That taco meat is restaurant worthy. Yum!

@nancywhite2014 Ай бұрын

Thanks Nisha! These look fantastic! I have your instant pot vegan cookbook and am looking forward to the new book release!😋😋😋😋😋

@mcgn5325 Ай бұрын

Lentil lover here 👋 thank you for those recipes! Will definitely try 💚

@gemmahilton2236 Ай бұрын

Making your lentil bolognaise and it’s amazing. So much better than any recipe I’ve tried for it in the past ❤

@positiveme4063 Ай бұрын

Ohhhh i am so glad i saw this video. These recipes are perfect for me .. yummmmm

@MatthewRobinson-tt8mh Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the recipe 🌹

@jbw53191 Ай бұрын

Wow. You are just knocking it out of the ballpark! Thank you for your work

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

That's very kind of you to say!

@peaceinwandering Ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try the lentil taco meat and those tacos look amazing! All the components you prep up look so good and inspire me a lot. Esp the use of whole foods like cabbage and omega 3s from the walnuts 💯

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Doesn’t it feel amazing when you can make something super delicious like tacos and still get in those health benefits?!❤

@manelgamaeathige6857 Ай бұрын

Thanks Nisha, lovely recipes.❤️

@filofteia1 Ай бұрын

Amazing recipes. Keep up the good work, very good presentation

@mordybarnett5043 Ай бұрын

This is awesome, everything looks delicious

@charlottemimi1539 Ай бұрын

Love this . Thank you so much x

@donnapastuszak8335 Ай бұрын

I made the Red Lentil Bolognese tonight and it was amazing! This will definitely be a go to recipe!

@elixirdelatierra Ай бұрын

I looove lentils, and all these recipes look delicious, I can't wait to try them (obsessed with your red lentil curry btw, I make it almost every week haha). Love the new edit on this one. Love from Spain! 🧡

@anji3537 23 күн бұрын

Love all the recipes also in Spain 🇪🇸 is there a Spanish equivalent of atta flour here?

@shunwilliams6180 Ай бұрын

Amazing thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

@IAmVegan-un9ss Ай бұрын

Oh I love all kinds of soups thanks for the video

@surabhiagrawal8469 Ай бұрын

Everything looks really delicious!!! Also if anyone is looking for an authentic north indian lentil recipie, we generally dont use mustard seeds and curry leaves in there. Those ingredients are more used in south indian recipies.

@susanneaggerholm2171 Ай бұрын

I cannot wait to make these recipes. The Bolognese sounds amazing. Thank you for some absolutely delicious recipes 😊

@LS-mi4pg Ай бұрын

i'm so excited for your book!!

@welcometothemanfamily4435 Ай бұрын

Dal was ALWAYS my favourite food growing up with a Sikh mum, now my mum has sadly passed but I often make a red lentil Dal it's comfort food at its finest. Plus my 5 year old loves it too ❤

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's passing :( I hope you find happy memories of her and joy when you make red lentil dal. Lots of love!

@LauraBriquet Ай бұрын

Notification and click, I love your recipes!!!!!

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

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@suzettesmith2075 Ай бұрын

I'm going to have to try lentils for meat replacer. Thank you for sharing

@Islam-11 Ай бұрын

Looks so good!

@venice9438 18 күн бұрын

This is a really excellent video. I'm going to make the first one.

@gloriaf6971 Ай бұрын

I love Indian food. The spices are so good. The onions, garlic and ginger add so much good flavor to the food. Indian food is the best!!!

@plankface Ай бұрын

Yes!! I’m gonna try all these and make lentils my friend. 🌈

@HalfLatinaJoy86 Ай бұрын

These look great, thank you!

@vixlenz4104 Ай бұрын

Looks amazing!!🌈💕💕💕

@MP-ep9ur 6 күн бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ Love your Channel, love your style, love your recipes, you have a gift …. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

@chandaharkins4418 Ай бұрын

The term "baby mouth" has become part of my vernacular. 🤣 I am definitely a weenie. These recipes look amazing!

@gregakal556 Ай бұрын

Your bolognese recipe has become a staple in my family.

@mostlysane9376 Ай бұрын

They look awesome. Thank you.

@StorytimewithSai Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing these recipes 🥰 looks delicious!

@kwimms Ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your amazing cooking skills!

@davefleury2583 Ай бұрын

Have you ever made a video about how you make your veggie stock? That looks so amazing! Store bought veggie stock is so sad.

@Ashweee223 19 күн бұрын

I just made the bolognese and it was absolutely FABULOUS! I'm not vegan, but I have been reducing my meat consumption significantly, and your recipes have made it so easy! Your chickpea curry is also out of this world. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes with us, Nisha!

@msKita43 Ай бұрын

I live right down the street from an Indian grocery store. Definitely going to go in and search for the curry leaves.

@AndyRiot Ай бұрын

So creative and inspiring! Amazing content. Thank you!

@danielvanrooyen2785 Ай бұрын

Great fan of your approach. And recipes... As for myself: I love lentils! HAve my own quick, easy, simple lentil dishes:)

@chrishicks2977 14 күн бұрын

Everything looks delicious, can't wait to try them.

@lsmiii Ай бұрын

These recipes are so complicated, but look equally delicious. I wish you'd get with a manufacturer and do premade meal kits.

@marietoby1394 Ай бұрын

Loving your expert tip added here and there aka lentils not breaking down as well in acidic cooking environments… 😊

@Rahel8811 Ай бұрын

These look so good oh wow 🤩 thank you❤

@mariebourgot4949 Ай бұрын

Thank you Nisha! These looks delicious! ^^

@roninbadger7750 Ай бұрын

my Bolognese includes chickpeas, coarse ground and mushrooms, fresh and dried. I found they add that bit more which is nice.

@mariedamon5655 9 күн бұрын

This looks deliscious thank you

@gergelynagy874 Ай бұрын

I can't tell you how grareful I am for these videos and how much you helped me to improve my cooking. Thanks a lot!

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Oh that makes me SO happy to hear!🥰

@Reb1111 6 күн бұрын

I made this today and am so glad I did. This Dal Palak tasted fantastic, although I didn't have curry leaves but will try to get my hands on them for next time. Also, my partner approved, which meant a lot! Definitely going into my weekly meal rotation. Thank you!

@winealittlebitmore Ай бұрын

I LOVE lentils! I cannot wait to try all od them! I love hiw yoy showed the versatility of lentils! Are all 4 in your new cookbook? ❤

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Lentils really are so versatile! my only regret is that I didn’t get to show more recipes in this video lol. None of these particular recipes are in my cookbook, but of course, there are lots of delicious lentil recipes in the book - mostly brand new!

@winealittlebitmore Ай бұрын

@@RainbowPlantLife We NEED more lentil recipes! We won't survive without them! Haha! (Kidding, sorta but seriously!) The recipe where you whisk the softened lentils, I never realized you could do that to break them up.

@SP-kk1zd Ай бұрын

Dal palak is me current favourite too! 🤩

@janpeaver12 12 сағат бұрын

I have made 3 of 4 recipes (haven't doen the tacos yet). The other three are amazing! The bolognese tasted exactly like a high end italian restaurant version, the snack mix has been added to my every day salad lunch and the dal palak. And let's talk about the Dal palak! I didn't make your dal because I love the dhal recipe that I use (and I already had it in the freezer). But normally I serve the dhal over rice. So your recipe has the dhal has the base with the palak on top then the lentil snack crunch. It is AMAZING! Truly everything you describe here! Thank you, thank you!!

@lilaluna8922 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your amazing recepies. Even though I usually just use them as inspiration they have heavily influenced my cooking, especially Indian food. Lentil bolognese is one of my favorite dishes and I'll definitely try adding some balsamic vinegar next time but wouldn't want to miss some celery and carrots in it.

@MsDurga123 27 күн бұрын

Love your recipes and tried few of them already. One suggestion: instead of using whole curry leaves try chopping them and then add to the warm oil it not only gives out aroma but also releases oil from the leaves and guess what you can eat them too. They are good for you. Happy cooking!!!

@sisulou20 Ай бұрын

I love your channel so much 😍

@icookconnect 27 күн бұрын

We LOVE lentils! Thank you for sharing!

@ldp7090 Ай бұрын

other than lentil soup i havent been exposed to them much in the US i cooked mujadara once (first and only time i cooked lentils so far) and it was so good. ive always wanted to learn more lentil recipes so thank you !!

@Arnita536 Ай бұрын

Just a tip, it's easier to do the horizontal cuts first and then the vertical ones when dicing an onion, that way the onion keeps together

@itskadimusic Ай бұрын

I definitely wanna try the taco and Dhal recipe xD The lentil bolognese is one of my faves!

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

Hope you’ll love them just as much as the bolognese!

@korneliadabrowska893 Ай бұрын

I literally just sat down after making your bolognese. It's literally the only bolognese I like! It tastes amazing.

@RainbowPlantLife Ай бұрын

☺️ perfect timing! I’m delighted you love it.

@susannefitzpatrick9955 Ай бұрын

You are such a fantastic cook, I’m amazed you’ve not been picked up by the Food Network and found fame and fortune! Am constantly amazed how many different recipes you invent which, although not vegetarian myself, helps me do 3 days of vegetarian meals per week and just 4 days where we eat meat/poultry/fish and this is much more economical. I’d love you to devise a recipe using pearl barley - a nice warming stew would be great!!! Thank you. x