Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice

Vegetarian casserole

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Quinoa, lentil & feta salad

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup

Lentil rice salad with beetroot & feta dressing

Get a healthy dose of folate and fibre in this good for you dish, which uses time saving ready-cooked rice

Butternut squash salad

Get a whopping 4 of your 5-a-day with this superhealthy salad, why not make extra for your lunchbox too

Veggie shepherd’s pie with sweet potato mash

The secret to this shepherd's pie’s filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked

Moroccan-style chicken with lentils

Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

Sausage & fennel meatballs with lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sausage and mash with a healthier twist – roll your bangers into patties and serve with parsley pulses

Lentil & lemon fettuccine

This simple peasant-style dish is hugely satisfying and packed with protein

Dorset sausage pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These pasties are perfect for dunking into soup – you can make them in advance too

Chilli & tangerine braised lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing