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If you’ve never cooked lentils, now is the time to give it a try with this easy Perfectly Cooked Lentils recipe. As a legume, lentils are packed with plant-based protein and will get you satisfied and powered through your day. We show you how to cook lentils in a healthy and diabetes-friendly way. Add in your favorite non-starchy veggies like onions and bell peppers for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Hearty lentils meet the vibrant flavors of leafy greens and the sweet crunch of apples in this lunch recipe. This nutrient-rich dish not only satisfies your palate with its diverse textures, it’s also a great option for a diabetes-friendly eating plan.

Zesty lentils pair beautifully with a creamy poached egg in this dish that is great anytime of day! Enjoy it in the morning for a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast that will leave you full until lunchtime. For an even quicker and easier meal, make the lentils ahead of time. You can poach the eggs in the Instant Pot in the time it takes to reheat the lentils in the microwave! Find more diabetes-friendly Instant Pot recipes here.

These Lentil Sloppy Joes are a hearty and satisfying plant-based alternative to the classic version. Packed with protein and flavor, they make for a delicious and nutritious meal that is kid-approved!

Dal is a thick Indian lentil stew that’s often served with naan flatbread. You can reduce the grams of carbohydrate by serving this dal with peeled and sliced jicama. It’s a crunchy, slightly sweet vegetable that looks like a potato.

You can prepare the lentils ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal that will be ready in minutes. Pair this with a Mixed Pepper Medley for a satisfying vegan dish, full of plant-based proteins and non-starchy vegetables. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

There’s no need to soak dry lentils before cooking. That makes this quick recipe ready in just 20 minutes.

You can play around with different types of lentils in this stew - try red, yellow, or brown lentils.

This vegetarian salad is packed with protein and fiber from the lentils. You can switch up the veggies and use whatever is in your fridge. Try adding chopped cucumber, broccoli, peapods or carrots to this salad. You could also try mixing in leftover proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.

Try our Spicy Lentil Stew. You can spice up this hearty stew even more by adding a Tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes in when sautéing the vegetables. Or, tone it down by using Apple, Italian or Mediterranean flavored chicken sausage.