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Tender lentils are a great way to make your meals extra hearty – check out our collection of lentil recipes for comforting dinners and soups.
Who says a hearty ragu is reserved for the colder months? This summery take on a winter warmer is flavoursome and filling, as well as providing 2 of your 5-a-day and being high in fibre. Rustle it up in just half an hour for family and friends – delicious!
A healthy vegetarian option made with green lentils, and plenty of veg and spices
You can add any extra seasonal veg that you like to this delicious pie.
Try a twist on a winter classic with this gently spiced chicken soup recipe. Lemongrass, ginger and turmeric are added to the fragant stock, while the addition of lentils make it a filling and healthy dinner recipe for two.
An easy salmon recipe that's really easy-to-assemble and ideal for a midweek supper. Topping fresh salmon fillets with a lemon, parsley and breadcrumb crust adds delicious texture
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
For a hearty vegetarian dinner idea, try this halloumi and vegetable traybake recipe. This easy one-dish recipe combines creamy green lentils, caramelised Mediterranean veg and melting cheese for a simple speedy meal.
Make the most of store cupboard ingredients with this mackerel pasta dish.
Cosy up on chilly winter evenings with this comforting lentil stew
The salty tang of feta is a classic addition to a lentil salad, but here we've taken it up a notch, with bright and zingy rhubarb. Roasting this fabulous fruit brings out its natural sweetness, balancing beautifully with the mild earthy flavour of lentils and salty feta. This makes a lovely lunch or light, speedy dinner that tastes as good as it looks!
Cook this comforting red lentil and cauliflower dhal recipe for a wallet-friendly veggie dinner, perfect for Meat-Free Monday. Roast a cauliflower - leaves and all - in fragrant korma paste until caramelised, then use it to top a spicy dhal.
Packed full to the brim with warming spices and flavours, dhal makes for a super comforting dish
This veg-packed hotpot is a great way to warm up on chilly winter evenings. Make a simple tomato sauce with aubergines and lentils and top with crispy garlic potatoes, then let the oven do the rest of the work!
Indian chef and author Anjula Devi has created this flavoursome and warming lentil curry with a few special finishing touches. You'll love the air-fried crispy sweet potatoes and toasted seed topping. Hearty, healthy and so tasty!
Create a hearty dinner for one with this super quick and easy veggie tagine mug meal.
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavours of Morocco with this tasty chickpea and apricot tagine, great for a weeknight dinner.
This feel-good meal is packed full with vibrant veg. Use turmeric and cumin to gently spice lentils, then stir into fluffy rice. We like ours served with charred broccoli and a dollop of natural yogurt.
Everything you love about cottage pie, but with plenty of hidden veg and the addition of green lentils to make this family favourite more nutritious and just as delicious! Prep this in advance and freeze, then you'll have a brilliantly balanced midweek meal for busy days, just add fresh spring greens to serve.
This beautiful Moroccan-inspired lamb stew is packed with herbs and spices, sweet apricots and a pinch of chilli for a deliciously warming dish. Serve this wonderful weekend dinner idea with light, fluffy couscous
This comforting lentil and sweet potato pie is a lovely, healthy winter warmer. If you're cooking for veggies or vegan guests, this recipe will keep things simple and delicious. If someone has a dairy or gluten allergy, this fits the bill too!
A pot of simmering lentils topped with sausages and lots of veg is the ultimate winter warmer to feed the family. Add a slice of bread to mop up those juices! This is a delicious take on the French classic that you'll want to make on repeat.
Looking for a vegan main for Christmas this year? Give an American meatloaf a vegan makeover with this Moroccan lentil 'meatloaf', filled with flaked almonds, mushrooms and sweet potato and coated in a spicy tomato sauce for a festive centrepiece.
This warming vegetarian soup is packed full of goodness - perfect for keeping you warm on chilly evenings! Serve with crusty bread for hearty winter meal.
Get spicy with lentils and try out this colourful and delicious red lentil soup. Easy and quick to make, with only 10 mins prep and 20 mins cooking, this wonderfully warming soup with coriander, cumin and garlic is a filling and tasty lunchtime treat.
Let the oven do the work with this easy chicken traybake recipe. Combine red lentils, tomatoes and spices and roast with chicken drumsticks for a simple one-pan meal.
Serve up this creamy pasta salad for those warm summer evenings. With crispy bacon and greens beans in a lemon crème fraîche sauce, this dish will go a hit with the whole family.
This hearty salad is packed with roasted sweet potatoes, carrots and red onion, which pair wonderfully with Puy lentils and crumbled feta
Packed with nutritious lentils and Vitamin C-rich carrots, this vegan version of spaghetti bolognese is on the table in just over half an hour
Struggling for midweek meal inspiration? Batch-cook this flavour-packed lentil curry base and freeze, ready for speedily transforming into a variety of family dinners using our helpful tips
This wonderful, comforting soup recipe is packed with smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes and creamy red lentils. Enjoy with a thick slice of wholemeal bread for a warming winter meal
Cooked for 8 hours in a slow cooker, nothing beats a steaming bowl of hearty soup on a cold day. This delicious soup recipe cooks on low for 8 hours, so you can enjoy a busy day and come home to a fantastic food hug
Making this soup is a great way of using up gammon steaks, as well as being a gorgeous warming soup for winter days. The lentils add extra depth and are a lovely foil to the gammon. Elevate it with a small dollop of crème fraîche.
This simple, nourishing dhal really hits the spot when it comes to flavour and can be served with a little rice or some bread, if you like. Share with friends or keep handy leftovers for the next day.