How to replace mince with lentils in recipes from Taste.com.au

Is it possible to replace mince with lentils and still keep the flavour and texture of the original dish? The crew at Taste.com.au decided to find out - here’s 10 of their top lentil recipes.

We love lentils. They’re super nutritious, budget-friendly and easy to cook. Best of all, they make the perfect substitute for meat in weeknight dinners. Try these recipes and see if anyone notices the difference.

Lentil burger.

Lentil burgers with tahini sauce

The secret ingredient in this burger is lentils. Topped with avocado and tahini sauce, it will have everyone asking for more.

Lentil nut roast.

Lentil nut roast with sugo

Impress your vegetarian - and meat-loving - friends with this delicious lentil nut roast for C dinner.

Lentil stew.

Lentil stew

This simple, vegetarian lentil stew is a hearty dinner recipe for when nights grow colder.

Curried lentil and vegetable pie.

Curried lentil and vegetable pie

For a hearty vegetarian meal try this flavoursome curried lentil and vegetable pie.

Silverbeet lentil pies.

Silverbeet pies with filo chia topping

Currants add tangy sweetness to the silverbeet filling of this vegetarian pie.

Roasted capsicums with lentils.

Roasted capsicums with Moroccan rice and lentils

This easy gluten-free meal will add a bit of excitement to your mid-week menu.

Korma curry lentil burger.

Korma curry lentil burgers with mango chutney

You don’t need meat to make a great-tasting burger, just a can of lentils and a few simple extras.

Lentil and ricotta cannelloni.

Lentil and ricotta cannelloni

Lentils are a healthy and budget-friendly alternative to meat. They are the perfect mince substitute in this tasty vegetarian cannelloni.

Lentil and mushroom bolognaise.

Lentil and mushroom bolognaise

For a delicious vegetarian meal, try this hearty lentil bolognese.

Vegetable and lentil curry.

Vegetable and lentil curry

Bring us your time-poor, your hungry, your tired and we’ll fix them in a flash with this easy to make vegetable and lentil curry.

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