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What can I substitute for Red lentils?

The most common substitute: Green lentils, 1:1 — Longer cooking time, hold their shape.

What Red lentils does in the dish: protein, the heart of the dish. A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Red lentils Cups
Green lentils Cups
Black (beluga) lentils Cups
Cooked chickpeas Cups

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  1. Green lentils · 1:1
    Longer cooking time, hold their shape #
  2. Black (beluga) lentils · 1:1
    Stronger flavor #
  3. Cooked chickpeas · 1:1
    Lacks the creaminess of red lentils #

Recipes with Red lentils → · All substitutes

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