Cauliflower, olive & lentil tagine

Packed with veg, this provides an amazing 4 of your 5-a-day. If you’re not a fan of bulgur, swap it for brown rice or a wholewheat version of couscous

Festive celeriac koshari

This gorgeous veggie side dish with spiced celeriac has its roots in Egypt, where it’s sold as street food. Ideal for bringing to a festive gathering

Beetroot & squash Wellingtons with kale pesto

Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan Wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!

Rustic vegetable soup

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils – it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

Spiced mushroom & lentil hotpot

A vegan winter warmer the whole family will love – this healthy potato-topped bake is low in calories and fat, high in fibre and 3 of your 5-a-day

Puy lentils, squash & kale

This hearty salad is iron-rich and full of autumn flavours – serve on its own or as a Sunday roast side dish

Cardamom chicken with lime leaves

If you're a true curry lover, the layers of spice in this fragrant and tender chicken thigh curry will really hit the spot

Jerk chicken & mango bowl

A fruity chicken salad with lentils and spice to make lunchtimes worth taking a break for

Beetroot & onion seed soup

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake

This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings

Halloumi with lemony lentils, chickpeas & beets

A great storecupboard salad, topped with golden brown halloumi and quick, homemade pickled red onion

Pesto-crusted cod with Puy lentils

A light and healthy fish supper with homemade basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and a hint of chilli –  ready in under half an hour