Popped Lentils with Mashed Potatoes

Lentils popped in a skillet and tossed in spices then paired with an easy cauliflower-potato mash, have amazing texture and flavor! You can make the mash smoother or chunkier based on your preference. Serve it with the lentils on top and a good drizzle of olive oil. soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free with oil-free option






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These crispy popped lentils with smooth mashed potatoes are full of amazing texture and flavor!



If you’ve never made popped lentils before, they are so much fun! Add cooked lentils and a little bit of oil to a skillet, cook them over high heat until they fluff up and pop like a popped grain, and then they crisp up a little bit. Then, we add some savory and smoky spices to flavor them.







Then we try not to eat these delicious lentils all by themselves! And serve them over some creamy mashed potatoes. I served these as topping over a simple cauliflower potato mash flavored with herbs and paprika. You can use all potato or all cauliflower. These bowls make for an amazing holiday or even weeknight side dish!



These popped roasted lentils are very versatile. Add whatever herbs or spices you like and add them to your salads, bowls, tacos, pasta and everything! Think spicy Cajun lentils, Jamaican curry lentils and more.



Serve these with a side salad or rustic bread, or some gravy and biscuits , or as a side in a spread



Why You’ll Love Lentil Mashed Potatoes




creamy, cauliflower mashed potatoes with crisp, popped lentil topping



lentils add fiber and protein!



Everyday ingredient and quick recipe, perfect for the holidays or any day!



soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free



can be made oil-free








More Vegan Lentil Recipes




Smoky Skillet Lasagna with Crispy, Bacon-y Lentils



Kung Pao Lentils



Handi Lentils



Easy Lentil Soup



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