Lentil recipes

A healthy tomato 'pasta' dish that makes full use of your spiralizer. This vegan-friendly supper is five of your five-a-day and will fill you to the brim

Pack in four of your 5-a-day with a bowl of these spiced veggie lentils. Make your own gluten-free naan to scoop it up, or use shop-bought

Puy lentils bulk out this low-calorie vegetarian bake with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil sauce and roasted aubergines

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights - find the recipes below

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

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

Golden chicken fat (schmaltz) adds flavour to the lentil and kale base in this hearty dish. It makes a moreish midweek meal

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