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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.
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.
A healthy vegetarian option made with green lentils, and plenty of veg and spices
Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritionally-rich is perfect as a satisfying lunch or a light dinner
Cosy up on chilly winter evenings with this comforting lentil stew
A tasty Mexican-inspired dish with chicken mince meatballs and all the taco toppings
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.
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavours of Morocco with this tasty chickpea and apricot tagine, great for a weeknight dinner.
Packed full to the brim with warming spices and flavours, dhal makes for a super autumnal dish
Serve up a hearty feast for the family with this veg-packed shepherd's pie, topped with a fluffy sweet potato topping - delicious!
Make the most of store cupboard ingredients with this mackerel pasta dish.
For an easy fish dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes, look no further than this roast salmon recipe with lentils and asparagus
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.
Expect big things from this lentil and spinach salad, with all the flavours hitting the right notes
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.
With broccoli and lentils, this meatball traybake is packed full with vibrant veg. Top with a dollop of garlic yogurt to serve.
This filling, one-pot dinner can be made in the slow-cooker or on the hob, then frozen in batches
Whip up a delicious dhal in just 15 minutes using just your microwave
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 beautiful cider-infused dish is full of flavour, with fresh white fish, crème fraîche and refreshing lemon. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect easy recipe for a quick dinner for two
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
A South Indian and Sri Lankan staple, dosa are a light type of pancake rolled up and stuffed with spicy filling, such as potatoes and spinach
"Cauliflower mash is a big-flavour alternative to traditional potato mash, and just screams comfort food."
This warm salad is perfect at a barbecue
For a superb vegan meal, you can't go wrong with a protein-packed, creamy red lentil and carrot dhal
Garlic, cumin and garam masala are key in this substantial, spiced Indian vegetable soup, where sweated onions and lentils are simmered in passata and stock. Top each steaming bowl with homemade rye croutons just before serving for additional texture.
A hearty stew with lentils, potatoes and beef, slow-cooked until beautifully tender. Sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and beef stock add depth of flavour but don't skimp on the black pepper as it adds subtle warmth. Consider making in batches and freezing.
Spring is the season for new potatoes, make them irresistibly crispy with this tried and trusted method
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.
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
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 midweek meal.
Iron rich and a great source of protein - not to mention cost-effective - this lentil salad is perfect as a side dish or for your lunchbox, particularly if you're looking to add more vegetarian recipes to your repertoire.
This lentil soup is flavoured with paprika and cayenne pepper, while the chorizo adds an extra kick to create a great rustic dish that everyone will love. Delicious for weekend brunches with family or friends.
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.