Lentil recipes

Great if you're following a low-cholesterol diet, this fresh plate of greens contains nutty, toasted supergrains and flavoursome lemon and herbs

Toss cauliflower florets in a hot sauce and serve with lentils and salad leaves to make this healthy, flavourful and nutrient-packed dinner

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

Chicken thighs and drumsticks go a long way when teamed with healthy pulses flavoured with Dijon, cream and parsley

Walnuts make a tasty addition to this vegan salad and are a source of plant compounds called polyphenols which guard against inflammation

Spruce up a light tomato-based casserole with a generous sprinkling of parsley, lemon and garlic, also known as 'gremolata'

Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

Combine sweet, sticky, spicy fried tofu with puy lentils, coriander and chilli for a fibre-packed dish

Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

Impressive looking, but simple to prepare, this lamb cutlet dish is perfect for a speedy mid-week supper party

Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch.

This super-satisfying, slow cooker curry is packed with iron and fibre. Serve with a choice of tasty garnishes to turn your simple supper into a warming feast

A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Simple soups like this make great lunches - and are wallet-friendly too!

This easy vegetarian one-pan dish is quick to prepare and will help you to get your 5-a-day. Treat yourself to whole ricotta cheeses and seasonal veg

A low-GI supper for two with delicate fish and flavoured pulses - filling and nutritious

Use pulses as the base for your sweet mustard-dressed salad to create a healthy lunch that's full of fibre and vitamin C

Sausage and mash with a healthier twist - roll your bangers into patties and serve with parsley pulses

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

A lovely, wintry salad using fresh, seasonal ingredients that you can serve warm or cold. Bright beetroot, crunchy hazelnuts and a punchy mustard dressing

Make these soft lentil dumplings as a snack or side dish. They’re coated with yogurt and served with coriander relish, plus our tamarind & date sauce

Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing

Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker