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

Butternut squash salad

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

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

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