Poached salmon with courgette & lentil salad & lemon relish

If you're planning a posh picnic, this light and tasty salad can be popped into tupperware – pour over the dressing just before serving

Spicy roast veg & lentils

Pack in an impressive 3 of your 5-a-day with this spicy vegetarian lentil dish filled with roast butternut squash, peppers and onions

Herby lamb with roast aubergine & Puy lentils

Give your traditional roast a new spin with this rosemary encrusted rack of lamb, served over dressed lentils, aubergine and red onion.

Puy lentils with smoked tofu

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

Smoked mackerel & beetroot salad with creamy horseradish dressing

A creamy horseradish, lemon and soured cream dressing lifts smoky mackerel, sweet beetroot, earthy lentils and bitter radicchio to a new level

Lentil & sweet potato curry

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

South Indian egg curry with rice & lentil pilau

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced basmati

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Beef & lentil cottage pie with cauliflower & potato topping

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese – there’ll be some leftover for a second meal, too

Moroccan harira & chicken soup

This North African-inspired soup is flavoured with harissa and spices. Serve with hummus toasts and cooling yogurt

Spicy chorizo with lentils & beetroot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A rustic salad of spicy Spanish sausage, storecupboard pulses and sweet beetroot

Sweet potato shepherd’s pie

Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic