Recipes
92 ways to cook with water lentils.
Real recipes from chefs, dietitians and home cooks around the world — each one uses water lentils, fresh or powdered, as an everyday ingredient. Tap any card to read the full recipe at its original source.
92 recipes
- Smoothies5 min
Pineapple Water Lentil Protein Smoothie
Tropical pineapple and banana blended with a heaping scoop of water lentil protein for a bright, post-workout pick-me-up.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Chocolate Cacao Water Lentil Shake
Raw cacao, banana, and oat milk turn earthy water lentil powder into a rich chocolate shake that drinks like dessert.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Berry Vanilla Water Lentil Smoothie
Mixed berries, vanilla, and almond milk pair beautifully with the mild grassy notes of water lentil protein.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies8 min
Green Apple Spinach Lentil Smoothie
Tart green apple, spinach, ginger and a scoop of water lentil powder for a vibrant, fiber-rich morning blend.
Serves 2View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Matcha Water Lentil Latte Smoothie
Ceremonial matcha layered with water lentil protein, banana, and oat milk for a green, gently caffeinated breakfast.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Peanut Butter Banana Water Lentil Smoothie
Creamy peanut butter, frozen banana, and a scoop of water lentil powder for a milkshake-style recovery drink.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Tropical Mango Water Lentil Smoothie
Frozen mango, coconut water, lime, and water lentil protein for a sunshine-bright, electrolyte-friendly blend.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies6 min
Warming Spice Water Lentil Smoothie
Cinnamon, cardamom, banana, and oat milk give water lentil protein a chai-like, cold-weather character.
Serves 1View recipe → - Breakfast5 min + overnight
Lemna Overnight Oats
Rolled oats, chia, oat milk, and a scoop of water lentil powder soaked overnight for a high-protein grab-and-go breakfast.
Serves 2View recipe → - Breakfast20 min
Water Lentil Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes boosted with a tablespoon of water lentil powder for a subtle green hue and clean protein.
Serves 4View recipe → - Breakfast5 min + chill
Lemna Chia Pudding
Chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and water lentil powder set overnight for a creamy, spoonable breakfast.
Serves 2View recipe → - Breakfast10 min
Green Lentil Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado whisked with water lentil powder, lemon, and chili flakes piled on toasted sourdough.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains20 min
Duckweed Stir-Fry
Fresh water lentils tossed with garlic, ginger, sesame oil and crisp vegetables for a fast, plant-forward stir-fry.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains20 min
Water Lentil Pesto Pasta
Basil pesto enriched with water lentil powder and toasted pine nuts, tossed through al dente spaghetti.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains35 min
Lemna Veggie Burgers
Black beans, oats, and water lentil powder bound into hearty patties with smoked paprika and roasted garlic.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains30 min
Water Lentil Frittata
Eggs whisked with fresh water lentils, leeks, and feta then baked until set — a brunch staple with extra protein.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Water Lentil & Leek Quiche
Buttery shortcrust filled with custard, sautéed leeks, and a generous handful of fresh water lentils.
Serves 6View recipe → - Mains25 min
Lemna Grain Bowl
Quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and a tahini-water-lentil dressing layered for a complete protein bowl.
Serves 2View recipe → - Sides & Salads10 min
Water Lentil Side Salad
Crisp lettuce, cucumber, and fresh water lentils dressed with lemon, olive oil, and cracked pepper.
Serves 4View recipe → - Sides & Salads20 min
Lemna Tabbouleh
Bulgur wheat tossed with parsley, mint, tomato, and a generous spoon of fresh water lentils for a brighter, greener take on a classic.
Serves 4View recipe → - Soups30 min
Creamy Water Lentil Soup
Sweated leek and potato blended smooth with stock and a handful of fresh water lentils for a silky green soup.
Serves 4View recipe → - Soups15 min
Lemna Miso Broth
White miso, ginger, tofu, and fresh water lentils stirred into a clear broth for a five-minute restorative bowl.
Serves 2View recipe → - Snacks15 min
Lemna Energy Balls
Dates, oats, almond butter, and water lentil powder rolled in coconut for a pocket-sized protein snack.
Serves 12 ballsView recipe → - Snacks10 min
Water Lentil Hummus
Classic chickpea hummus blended with a tablespoon of water lentil powder for a vivid green dip rich in amino acids.
Serves 6View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min
Water Lentil Protein Muffins
Banana muffins with oats, walnuts, and a scoop of water lentil powder folded in for an extra-protein snack-on-the-go.
Serves 12View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets1 hr
Lemna Banana Bread
Classic banana bread enriched with water lentil powder for added protein and a faintly grassy depth.
Serves 8View recipe → - Drinks5 min
Water Lentil Iced Latte
Cold oat milk shaken with maple syrup, vanilla, and a teaspoon of water lentil powder over ice — protein in a glass.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Pear, Banana & Water Lentil Smoothie
A 3-layer green smoothie developed by holistic nutritionist Gabrielle Cyrielle: pear, banana, spinach and water lentil powder for a fibre-packed start to the day.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies10 min
Clementine Water Lentil Smoothie Bowl
A vibrant clementine and water lentil smoothie bowl from @couleurs_et_vegetaux topped with granola and fresh fruit — a sunshine breakfast.
Serves 1View recipe → - Breakfast10 min
Duckweed Omelette
Whisked eggs folded around blanched fresh duckweed, chives and a touch of cream cheese for a green, protein-dense brunch.
Serves 1View recipe → - Sides & Salads10 min
Duckweed Pesto
Fresh duckweed blitzed with basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil for a vivid green pesto that beats spinach for protein.
Serves 6View recipe → - Snacks25 min
Duckweed Spring Rolls
Rice paper wraps stuffed with vermicelli, herbs, carrot, cucumber and a generous handful of fresh duckweed; serve with peanut sauce.
Serves 8 rollsView recipe → - Mains30 min
Duckweed Green Curry
Coconut-milk green curry with tofu, aubergine and a final stir-through of fresh duckweed to brighten and boost the protein.
Serves 4View recipe → - Snacks20 min
Duckweed Fritters
Chickpea-flour fritters bound with onion, cumin, chilli and fresh duckweed — pan-fried until crisp, served with yogurt dip.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains35 min
Duckweed Risotto
Classic arborio risotto finished with fresh duckweed, lemon zest and parmesan for a green, oceanic depth of flavour.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Duckweed Quiche
Shortcrust quiche with eggs, gruyère and fresh duckweed standing in for spinach — a perfect picnic slice.
Serves 6View recipe → - Soups20 min
Duckweed Soup with Tofu
A light Asian-style broth with silken tofu, ginger, scallions and floating fresh duckweed — five minutes to comforting.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains20 min
Duckweed Pasta Primavera
Spring vegetables tossed with linguine, lemon, olive oil and fresh duckweed for a five-ingredient quick dinner.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains20 min
Duckweed Tacos
Warm corn tortillas filled with black beans, slaw, avocado and a sprinkle of fresh duckweed for a bright vegan taco night.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains45 min
Duckweed Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, mushrooms, feta and fresh duckweed, baked until tender and golden.
Serves 4View recipe → - Breakfast25 min
Duckweed Shakshuka
Spiced tomato sauce with eggs poached on top and a final handful of fresh duckweed for a green, North African brunch.
Serves 2View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min
Water Lentil Cookies
Wheat-flour cookies enriched with up to 15% duckweed powder — peer-reviewed research shows they boost protein, iron and fibre with no taste hit.
Serves 18View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets3 hr
Water Lentil Protein Bread
A simple sandwich loaf with 5% water lentil powder folded into the dough for a soft, protein-rich, faintly green crumb.
Serves 1 loafView recipe → - Bakes & Sweets35 min
Water Lentil Protein Brownies
Fudgy black-bean brownies with cacao and a scoop of water lentil powder — dense, gooey and packed with plant protein.
Serves 12View recipe → - Breakfast20 min
Water Lentil Waffles
Crisp Belgian waffles with oat milk, vanilla and a tablespoon of water lentil powder for a higher-protein weekend stack.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Water Lentil Protein Pizza Crust
A high-protein pizza dough enriched with water lentil powder — chewy, crisp and great with any topping.
Serves 2 pizzasView recipe → - Snacks30 min
Water Lentil Falafel
Chickpea falafel bound with parsley, garlic and a tablespoon of water lentil powder for greener, protein-boosted balls.
Serves 4View recipe → - Snacks20 min + chill
Water Lentil Protein Bars
No-bake bars with oats, dates, nut butter, cacao nibs and water lentil powder — pressed and chilled for an on-the-go snack.
Serves 10 barsView recipe → - Bakes & Sweets10 min + freeze
Water Lentil Protein Ice Cream
Frozen banana, oat milk, vanilla and water lentil powder blended into soft-serve — dessert with a serious protein hit.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains25 min
Water Lentil Mac and Cheese
Cashew-cheese mac with water lentil powder stirred into the sauce for a creamier, greener, protein-rich pasta bake.
Serves 4View recipe → - Breakfast20 min
Water Lentil Protein Crêpes
Thin, lacy crêpes made with oat milk, eggs and a scoop of water lentil powder — fillable sweet or savoury.
Serves 8 crêpesView recipe → - Mains30 min
Duckweed Buddha Bowl
Brown rice, roasted veg, edamame, pickled cabbage and fresh duckweed dressed with miso-tahini.
Serves 2View recipe → - Drinks5 min
Duckweed Green Juice
Cold-pressed cucumber, celery, apple, lemon and fresh duckweed — an ultra-clean, complete-protein juice.
Serves 2View recipe → - Drinks5 min
Water Lentil Matcha Latte
Hot oat milk frothed with matcha, maple syrup and a teaspoon of water lentil powder — earthy, green and protein-packed.
Serves 1View recipe → - Drinks10 min
Water Lentil Hot Chocolate
Steamed oat milk whisked with cacao, maple syrup, vanilla and water lentil powder for a high-protein hot chocolate.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains25 min
Duckweed Poke Bowl
Sushi rice, marinated tofu, avocado, edamame, pickled ginger and a generous topping of fresh duckweed.
Serves 2View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min
Duckweed Flatbread
Yogurt-based flatbreads with chopped duckweed, garlic and chilli baked into the dough — perfect with hummus.
Serves 4View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min
Duckweed Savoury Scones
Cheese and chive scones with fresh duckweed folded through the dough — best warm with butter.
Serves 8View recipe → - Snacks45 min
Duckweed Arancini
Risotto rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and duckweed, breaded and fried until golden.
Serves 12 ballsView recipe → - Soups25 min
Duckweed Noodle Soup
Aromatic broth with rice noodles, mushrooms, ginger, lime and a finishing handful of fresh duckweed.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Duckweed Dumplings
Pork-and-duckweed dumplings folded into thin wrappers, then steamed or pan-fried potsticker-style.
Serves 20 dumplingsView recipe → - Snacks15 min
Cacao Water Lentil Energy Balls
Dates, almonds, raw cacao and water lentil powder rolled into bite-size balls dusted with cocoa.
Serves 12 ballsView recipe → - Breakfast40 min
Water Lentil Granola
Slow-baked oats, nuts, seeds and maple syrup tossed with water lentil powder for a protein-rich breakfast cereal.
Serves 10View recipe → - Breakfast5 min
Water Lentil Yogurt Parfait
Coconut yogurt layered with berries, granola and a spoon of water lentil powder for a five-minute parfait.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies10 min
Açaí Water Lentil Smoothie Bowl
Frozen açaí, banana, almond milk and water lentil powder blended thick and topped with granola and coconut.
Serves 1View recipe → - Smoothies5 min
Water Lentil Coffee Shake
Cold-brew coffee blended with banana, oat milk, dates and a scoop of water lentil powder for an iced protein coffee.
Serves 1View recipe → - Drinks5 min
Water Lentil Mango Lassi
Mango pulp, yogurt, cardamom and a spoon of water lentil powder blended into a creamy, protein-rich lassi.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Duckweed Shepherd's Pie
Lentil-mince base with carrots, peas and fresh duckweed folded through, topped with creamy mashed potato.
Serves 4View recipe → - Snacks20 min
Duckweed Vegetable Tempura
Light tempura batter coating vegetables and clusters of fresh duckweed, fried until lacy and crisp.
Serves 4View recipe → - Breakfast15 min
Duckweed Savoury Pancakes
Korean-style pajeon pancakes packed with scallions and fresh duckweed, served with a soy-vinegar dip.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains20 min
Duckweed Rice Bowl
Steamed jasmine rice topped with sautéed duckweed, fried egg, kimchi and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Serves 2View recipe → - Soups15 min
Duckweed Egg-Drop Soup
A clear chicken broth ribboned with whisked egg and a final handful of fresh duckweed for body and protein.
Serves 4View recipe → - Sides & Salads15 min
Duckweed Couscous Salad
Pearl couscous tossed with cucumber, tomato, mint, lemon and fresh duckweed — bright and lunchbox-ready.
Serves 4View recipe → - Sides & Salads25 min
Duckweed Potato Salad
New potatoes tossed with crème fraîche, mustard, dill and fresh duckweed for a green twist on the picnic classic.
Serves 6View recipe → - Sides & Salads10 min
Duckweed Three-Bean Salad
Chickpeas, kidney and white beans dressed with mustard vinaigrette, parsley and a generous spoonful of fresh duckweed.
Serves 4View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets1 hr
Duckweed Zucchini Loaf
Grated courgette, walnuts and water lentil powder baked into a moist tea loaf — surprisingly tender and high in protein.
Serves 8View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets20 min + chill
Water Lentil Protein Cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake with cashews, lemon and a scoop of water lentil powder folded into the filling.
Serves 8View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min + chill
Water Lentil Protein Tiramisu
Layered ladyfingers soaked in espresso with a mascarpone cream lifted by a spoon of water lentil powder.
Serves 6View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets25 min
Water Lentil Protein Tortilla
Soft flour tortillas with water lentil powder kneaded into the dough — pliable, slightly green and protein-rich.
Serves 8View recipe → - Mains1 hr
Water Lentil Veggie Loaf
Lentil and walnut loaf bound with oats and water lentil powder, glazed with tomato — a Sunday-roast centrepiece.
Serves 6View recipe → - Mains40 min
Water Lentil Chili
A smoky bean chili stirred at the end with a spoon of water lentil powder for an extra protein hit.
Serves 6View recipe → - Soups30 min
Water Lentil Ramen
Rich miso ramen broth with corn, tofu, soft-boiled egg and a generous handful of fresh water lentils on top.
Serves 2View recipe → - Soups30 min
Water Lentil Pho
Aromatic Vietnamese broth with rice noodles, tofu, basil, lime and fresh water lentils as a herb.
Serves 2View recipe → - Soups15 min + chill
Water Lentil Gazpacho
Chilled tomato gazpacho with cucumber, garlic, sherry vinegar and a swirl of water lentil powder for body.
Serves 4View recipe → - Soups40 min
Water Lentil Minestrone
Classic Italian vegetable and pasta soup finished with fresh water lentils stirred in just before serving.
Serves 6View recipe → - Sides & Salads15 min
Water Lentil Kale Caesar
Massaged kale with a creamy cashew Caesar lifted by water lentil powder, croutons and capers.
Serves 4View recipe → - Mains25 min
Water Lentil Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa with roasted broccoli, chickpeas, tahini drizzle and a teaspoon of water lentil powder mixed into the dressing.
Serves 2View recipe → - Mains15 min
Water Lentil Pesto Zoodles
Spiralised courgette tossed with basil-water-lentil pesto and cherry tomatoes for a light, low-carb dinner.
Serves 2View recipe → - Snacks10 min
Water Lentil Tortilla Pizza
Crispy tortilla base topped with tomato, mozzarella, rocket and a sprinkle of water lentil powder for a 10-minute pizza.
Serves 1View recipe → - Snacks15 min
Coffee Water Lentil Energy Balls
Dates, oats, espresso powder, almond butter and water lentil powder rolled into caffeine-kissed protein balls.
Serves 12 ballsView recipe → - Breakfast30 min
Water Lentil Baked Oats
Single-portion baked oats with banana, blueberries and a scoop of water lentil powder for a meal-prep breakfast cake.
Serves 2View recipe → - Bakes & Sweets30 min
Water Lentil Protein Donuts
Baked cake donuts with vanilla and a scoop of water lentil powder, glazed with maple-cashew icing.
Serves 8View recipe →
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