Puy lentil recipes

This one-pot wonder delivers three of your five-a-day and makes a fuss-free dinner solution on a busy day. With sausages, lentils and veg, it's filling too

High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love about this superhealthy salad?

A hearty Asian-style veggie main-course salad, bursting with flavour

A light and vibrant fish dish with earthy beetroot and lentils, served with basil, rocket and sweet grilled salmon

A light and healthy fish supper with homemade basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and a hint of chilli – ready in under half an hour

Don't dismiss lentils too quickly - they're filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

Pack of sausages in the fridge? Try them in this rich stew - it's made in just one pot, so you'll save on washing up too

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a storecupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day

This healthy one-pot from reader Sarah Oliver with chicken thighs, Puy lentils and harissa is packed with flavour - hearty, filling and low in calories

Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need

Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing

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

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

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

This hearty comfort food is great for colder nights and is sure to become a midweek favourite

Benefit from the slow-release energy of lentils and wholegrains combined with the rich flavour of smoked tofu, paprika and sweet peppers

Puy lentils are healthy pulses that keep you fuller for longer - serve with Roquefort, Granny Smith apples, nuts and parsley

Discover the joys of autumn with our roast squash served with soft goat's cheese, puy lentils and sage. It's a great seasonal recipe as the cold nights draw in

This hearty salad is iron-rich and full of autumn flavours - serve on its own or as a Sunday roast side dish

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