Cuisine

Lentil fricassee
A flavoursome vegetarian dish that’s a great source of energy as an alternative to traditional carbs

Chantenay and lentil salad with mango chicken
This simple evening meal could be made even easier by cooking the lentils and carrots in advance

Pancetta wrapped salmon with balsamic lentils

Lentil and baked ricotta salad
For a change add a roasted red pepper to this delicious recipe

Lentil, rice and prune pilaf
Turn this colourful side dish into a more substantial main course - simply stir in grilled halloumi cheese for vegetarians or flaked cooked fish for non-veggies

Lentil dhal with spiced onions
This Eastern-influenced dish is bursting with aromatic spices

Hearty Lentil and Herb Soup
One-pot meals that cook slowly, allowing all the ingredients to cook together at an easy pace, are the ultimate meals in Ayurveda

Roasted squash, chicken and lentil salad
When roasting a chicken for this, stuff it with a lemon half

Pork casserole with chickpeas and red lentils
Protein-packed chickpeas and lentils add a nutritious dimension to this warming dish, great for the last chilly days of winter

Pan fried tilapia/plaice with a curry leaf and lentil crust
Curry leaves can be found frozen in most supermarkets and make a fragrant addition to this gently spiced fish dish