What goes well with brown lentils?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes brown lentils better. On average, recipes with brown lentils gets 4.3⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
brown sugar,
smoked paprika
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Better than not:
adobo,
dijon mustard,
chili powder,
parsley,
feta cheese,
lime juice,
bay leaf,
garlic,
celery,
vegetable broth,
cayenne,
lemon juice,
salt,
cauliflower,
olive oil,
rice,
tomato paste,
yellow onion
🤷♀️ Shrug:
picked over,
red onion,
mint,
chickpeas,
thyme,
apple cider vinegar,
coconut milk,
water
Scores poorly:
rosemary,
vegetable stock,
tomatoes,
carrots,
black pepper,
cumin,
oregano,
virgin olive oil,
cilantro,
kale,
sea salt,
baby spinach,
chicken broth,
ginger,
kosher salt,
vegetable oil
Makes both ingredients worse:
turmeric
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with brown lentils:
Mustardy Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad (gluten free)
www.thefullhelping.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Marinated Lentils with Sun-dried Tomatoes
dontwastethecrumbs.com
Review: 4.3/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
cookieandkate.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Eggplant Lentil Stew with Pomegranate Molasses
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 4.9375/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Thick and Creamy Lentil Soup with Lemon
www.melskitchencafe.com
Review: 4.8/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Lentil-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Avocado Green Harissa
cookieandkate.com
Review: 4.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Curried Cauliflower Rice with Lentils & Crispy Shallot (Mujadara-Inspired)
minimalistbaker.com
Review: 4.8/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Seared Salmon Fillets With Roasted Fennel And Balsamic Lentils
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Slow Cooker Spiced Lentils and Cauliflower from Inspiralize Everything
www.thefullhelping.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Lentil Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Mushrooms
www.wellplated.com
Review: 4.5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad (Aubergine Salad)
www.recipetineats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Lentils and Mozzarella Caprese From 'Feast' Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.3/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10