Golden veggie shepherd’s pie

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

Salmon & Puy lentil salad with olive dressing

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

Pink fishballs in spicy lentil gravy

If your kids have a thing about ‘fishy’ food, try calling salmon ‘pink fish’ and try out these delicious fish balls

Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

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

Braised peas with bacon, lentils & cod

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Peas are in season in June and are delicious fresh, but frozen ones often have just as much taste

Hot lentils, cold trout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cold smoked trout combines brilliantly with bacon and earthy lentils in this easy meal

Toasted quinoa, lentil & poached salmon salad

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

Lentil & lamb moussaka

More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal

Spiced red lentil soup

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

Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Rosemary & garlicky lentils

A deliciously wholesome side dish that goes brilliantly with roasted meat or fish

Creamy lentil & spinach soup with bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth, blended soup served with crispy bacon topping – a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness