Lentil recipes
A great source of protein, lentils are a cheap and tasty way of bulking out dishes, both meat and vegetarian.
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Spiced carrot & lentil soup
- Ready in 25 mins
A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker
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Spicy root & lentil casserole
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- Ready in 45 mins
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
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Middle Eastern chicken & apricot stew
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- Ready in 30 mins
A stew doesn't have to be a long time cooking, this speedy little number can be made after work
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Lentil & lemon fettuccine
- Ready in 55 mins
This simple peasant-style dish is hugely staisfying and packed with protein
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Lamb cutlets with lentil & feta salad
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- Ready in 20 mins
Impressive looking, but simple to prepare, this lamb cutlet dish is perfect for a speedy mid-week supper party
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Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer
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Spiced red lentil soup
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- Ready in 35 mins
Simple soups like this make great lunches - and are wallet-friendly too!
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Moroccan-style chicken with lentils
- Ready in 2 hrs
Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous
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Makhani dhal
- Ready in 55 mins
Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is eaten all over India, with bread or rice
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Smoked haddock with Puy lentils
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A speedy and healthy fish supper - you can use another white fish if you like - and it's all ready in just 15 minutes
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Puy lentil salad with mozzarella
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A healthy vegetarian weeknight meal you can whip up in just 30 minutes
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Chilli & tangerine braised lentils
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Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing
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Chilli cakes
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A vegetarian snack brilliant for drinks parties or as part of a Thai buffet
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Slow-cooked belly of Middle White pork with Puy lentils
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A regular on the menu at chef Tom Kerridge’s gastropub, The Hand and Flowers in Buckinghamshire.
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Spiced pepper pilafs
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This colourful vegetarian supper is superhealthy and freezable in individual portions, so you can defrost as many as you need
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Gardener's pie
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This vegetarian favourite is just the thing for when you want comfort food without the fat
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Feta, lentil & coriander salad
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The lentils in this dish soak up the delicious flavours of cheese, lemon, garlic and coriander
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Veggie thali
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The ultimate curry for veggies, this collection of small dishes is perfect for entertaining
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Roasted pollack with spiced lentils & coriander cream
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This recipe using sustainable fish comes from Bristol's Bordeaux Quay restaurant
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Spiced vegetable pilaf
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Get four of your five-a-day in one colourful bowl. Vary the veg according to what's in season
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Lentil & lamb moussaka
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- Ready in 55 mins
More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal
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Hot-smoked salmon, lentil & pomegranate salad
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No-cook, no-effort, but you won't miss out on flavour with this vibrant supper for two
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Robert Carrier's Moroccan harira
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- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
In Morocco this soup is served as an important part of the festivities of Ramadan: it's the traditional soup to break the fast
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Goat's cheese chicken with warm lentils & sweet beets
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Stuffing and wrapping chicken breasts works brilliantly for entertaining, letting you get most of the work done before any of your guests arrive
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Indian winter soup
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- Ready in 45 mins
This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience
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Roasted butternut squash salad with soy balsamic dressing
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Roasting the squash concentrates and sweetens the flavour of this fresh, good-for-you salad
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Golden veggie shepherd’s pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need
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Sausages with creamy lentils
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Update the great British banger with a side of creamy green lentils - a great storecupboard alternative to potatoes
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