Veggie tahini lentils

Quick, easy and packed with healthy veg, this is a great midweek meal for vegans and veggies

Lighter spaghetti & meatballs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Lentils make a low-fat addition to these minced pork patties for a healthier family favourite – still full of herby, garlicky flavour

Home-style pork curry with cauliflower rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Lighten up curry night with this healthy recipe – pulse cauliflower in a food processor for a rice-like texture that's much lower GI

Lighter Scotch eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
The picnic classic gets a healthy makeover – two thirds of the fat is knocked off by using lentils and lean pork and baking instead of frying

Sausages with creamy lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Update the great British banger with a side of creamy green lentils – a great storecupboard alternative to potatoes

Saucy roast sausages with lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This hearty comfort food is great for colder nights and is sure to become a midweek favourite

Italian sausage stew with rosemary garlic mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When on a budget, try whipping up this hearty and cheap midweek stew

Mustard pork fillet with apple lentils & herb aioli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
An elegant dinner party dish which is inexpensive and easy to prepare

Lincolnshire sausage & lentil simmer

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family – you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal

A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper

Spice-crusted aubergines & peppers with pilaf

This recipe is laden with tasty goodness, it's low fat, low calorie, rich in folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron, plus it's a delicious meat-free main course that's 3 of your 5-a-day – what's not to love? 

Weaning recipe: Lentil & sweet potato purée

Babies tend to love the taste of sweet potato, here we’ve combined it with lentils which are a rich source of protein, iron and fibre. You can also add a dollop of yogurt for an extra protein boost