Khatti dhal

Serve this tasty, healthy dhal as a vegetarian main meal or side dish. Adding tamarind to the lentils delivers fabulous sweet and sour flavour

Gammon with watercress & mustard lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Rustle up this gluten-free meal of gammon with nutritious watercress and lentils using just four ingredients. It's quick and easy but nicely filling

Weaning recipe: Carrot & red lentil purée

Carrots and red lentils are packed with goodness and this weaning purée is great for babies moving on from eating soft foods to slightly more textured meals

Slow cooker chilli

Batch-cook this chilli and freeze for healthy dinners when you're pushed for time. It'll soon become a family favourite with hidden vegetables to nourish fussy eaters

Toddler recipe: Mini shepherd’s pies

Make these shepherd's pies for your toddler and see how they wolf them down. As well as lamb, they're packed with lentils, carrots, courgette and pepper

Cheat’s black dhal

If you're eating gluten-free or dairy-free, try this delicious dhal topped with spicy cauliflower as a filling dinner or as a smaller side dish

Roasted broccoli, Puy lentils & tahini yogurt

These whole roasted broccoli stalks with a nutty tahini yogurt and Puy lentils make a hearty veggie main that hungry guests can help themselves to

Crispy prosciutto chicken

This simple, filling chicken supper is made with just four ingredients and is low calorie and full to the brim with fibre

Speedy goat’s cheese & lentil filo pie

A speedy vegetarian supper that takes minutes to prepare. Creamy goat's cheese and Mediterranean veg make this a filling meal for 2

Warm tuna & lentil Niçoise salad

The simplest of salads that's two of your 5 a day. With just 4 ingredients you can create a hearty lentil lunch to keep you going 'til dinner

Grilled sea trout, prosciutto, samphire & lentils

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Grilled sea trout pairs well with seasonal samphire and lightly seasoned lemony lentils. This fresh fish main course is simple and ready in 20 minutes

Vegan haggis

Celebrate Burns Night properly with this delicious veggie haggis filled with lentils, mushrooms and seasoning. Serve with golden neeps and tatties