Quick braised chard & lentils

Rainbow or Swiss chard is a nutritious and vibrant ingredient- here we team it with robust Puy lentils to create an interesting side dish

Sausage & lentil traybake

Maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness to this earthy one-pan supper, and it couldn’t be easier to make

Mustardy beetroot & lentil salad

A rustic, healthy accompaniment to serve alongside main courses like sausages, roast chicken or lamb

Chicken & cherry tomato lentils

A simple traybake that combines storecupboard pulses with chicken thighs, cumin and parsley

Creamy pumpkin & lentil soup

Whether you're carving a Halloween pumpkin or have picked up a cheap squash, use the plentiful flesh and seeds in this soup

Layered aubergine & lentil bake

Puy lentils bulk out this low-calorie vegetarian bake with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil sauce and roasted aubergines

Chicken & lentil stew with gremolata

Spruce up a light tomato-based casserole with a generous sprinkling of parsley, lemon and garlic, also known as ‘gremolata’

Rack of lamb with lentils & Jack-by-the-hedge sauce

This wild cabbage with a mild garlic flavour can be used in place of spinach and makes a great salsa verde to go with meat

Spicy lentil soup with curry pinwheel rolls

Warm up a winter evening with this spicy and flavoursome curried soup

Hummus-crusted lamb with lentil salad

A salad that's ideal for winter or summer and is just perfect with lamb

Parsnip pilaf

Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde

Lentil, carrot & ham salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use pulses as the base for your sweet mustard-dressed salad to create a healthy lunch that’s full of fibre and vitamin C