• Creamy coconut & spinach dhal

    Creamy coconut & spinach dhal

    “This meal is a complete hug in a bowl. Substituting half of the rice for quinoa not only adds extra wholegrain goodness but also boosts the meal’s fibre and protein content. Alternatively, wholegrain brown rice serves as an excellent alternative. A squeeze of lemon juice is an excellent way to include vitamin C, aiding in the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.” — Dr Chintal Patel

    Easy
  • Tomato soup & hummus crispbreads

    Tomato soup & hummus crispbreads

    Get organised for the week ahead and make this soup on a Sunday – it keeps well in the fridge. We’ve packed in the veg, along with red lentils to add protein

    Easy
  • Speedy lentil coconut curry

    Speedy lentil coconut curry

    This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It’s healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

    Easy
  • Miso lentil & cabbage soup

    Miso lentil & cabbage soup

    Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

    Easy
  • Puy lentils with seared salmon

    Puy lentils with seared salmon

    Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

    Easy
  • Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

    Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

    Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

    More effort
  • Roasted beetroot & feta salad

    Roasted beetroot & feta salad

    Let beetroots shine in this vibrant salad made with lentils, feta, walnuts and rocket. A satisfying lunch or supper, it’s a colourful seasonal salad for autumn

    Easy
  • Creamy lentil curry

    Creamy lentil curry

    Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. This lentil curry is comforting and full of flavour

    Easy