It's been said by many a nutritionist and dietitian that adding fiber to your diet can help you lose weight [1]. An easy way to add fiber? Start with lentils. Not only are they fiber-rich, but they're a soluble fiber [2], meaning they'll also lower your cholesterol and make you feel more full.
Add these weight-loss wonders [3] into your diet with delicious recipes, from "pasta" dishes with spaghetti squash to soups and even a vegan cookie dough freezer fudge (yes, seriously!).
Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Get the recipe: vegan lentil shepherd's pie [4]
Maple Cumin Lentils Over Spaghetti Squash
Get the recipe: maple cumin lentils over spaghetti squash [5]
Lentil Salad With Mustard and Tomatoes
Get the recipe: lentil salad with mustard and tomatoes [6]
Roasted Garlic Lentil Soup
Get the recipe: roasted garlic lentil soup [7]
Turmeric Lentil Stew
Get the recipe: turmeric lentil stew [8]
Lentil Soup With Butternut Squash
Get the recipe: lentil soup with butternut squash [9]
French Lentil Salad
Get the recipe: French lentil salad [10]
Tomato Lentil Soup
Get the recipe: tomato lentil soup [11]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookie dough freezer fudge [12]
Red Pepper and Lentil Bake
Get the recipe: red pepper and lentil bake [13]
Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad
Get the recipe: millet, lentil, and pomegranate salad [14]
Cumin-Spiced Lentils With Quinoa
Get the recipe: cumin-spiced lentils with quinoa [15]
Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Get the recipe: butternut squash lentil soup [16]