Vegetarian pastitsio

In our veggie version of this Greek pasta dish, budget-friendly lentils replace the meat and we’ve used a little balsamic vinegar instead of grape

Coconut & corn curry

Enjoy this warming coconut and corn curry for an easy meat-free meal for two. Full of warming spices, it’s a quick and comforting vegan dinner

Minced lamb & lentil patties (shami kebab)

Cook popular Indian party kebabs for Diwali made with lamb mince and lentils, seasoned with spices and sharpened with fresh coriander, ginger and chillies

Harira

Make a warming bowl of harira, the Moroccan soup full of pulses, tomato, beef and spices. It’s hearty, satisfying and full of flavour – perfect for cold days

One-pan coconut dhal

Rustle up a versatile coconut dhal. It’s the most comforting vegan meal, all made in one pan, and it can also be used as a base to make other curries.

Scotch broth

Tuck into a hearty bowl of Scotch broth soup for a healthy lunch or supper. Packed with veg and grains, serve with a hunk of crusty bread

Leftover turkey grain bowls with za’atar, rainbow slaw & harissa yogurt

Make the most of your turkey leftovers and make these grain bowls with rainbow slaw and a tahini dressing. They’re easy and full of flavour

One-pot prawn & lentil curry

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It’s cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

Ham shank broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve this flavourful ham shank soup packed with lentils and veg for lunch or supper – delivering four of your five-a-day, it’s both filling and nutritious

Smoky ham & lentil stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make the most of your Christmas ham and roasted veg leftovers in this smoky ham and lentil stew – perfect for feeding the family during the holidays

Saffron flatbread filled with lentils & jaggery (puran poli)

Fill Indian flatbreads with sweetened, spiced lentils for a snack often served during India’s Holi festival

Slow-roast squash & garlic lentils with harissa yogurt

Bring out the sweet flavour of butternut squash by slow-roasting it and serving it with gently spiced lentils for a delicious veggie main