Lentil recipes
Lentils are a benefit-packed legume that are a storecupboard essential. They’re loaded with fibre, protein and vitamins and are a cheap, easy and delicious way to bulk up a recipe. Try them here in vegetarian, vegan and meat dishes, including soups, casseroles, salads and a knockout lasagne.
Whether you’re looking for a coconut dal, halloumi-topped stew or veggie ragù for pasta, you’ll find so much choice here. Discover salads like our puy lentil and tomato one, pair them with meat in our braised sausages, lentil and fennel dish, opt for hearty and healthy with a parsnip, carrot and red lentil dal, or try a classic (and delicious) dal makhani.
Want to use a specific type up? We’ve got recipes specifically for puy lentils, too!
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Lentil recipes
Puy lentil and tomato salad with jammy onions and crispy feta
This lentil salad combines the freshest tomatoes, lightly marinated, and red onions prepared two ways. Add crispy feta for creamy crunch.
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One-pot recipes
Braised sausages, lentils and fennel
Georgina Hayden's braised sausages with fennel and lentils is a weeknight winner. A one-pot family dinner that doesn't skimp on flavour.
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Healthy chicken recipes
Green chicken and lentils
Whizzed up watercress, spinach and dill provide a verdant green sauce for crispy skin chicken thighs, nutty lentils and charred asparagus.
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Lentil recipes
Dal dhokli
Dal dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish of dal with dumplings. Nisha Parmar shares her thrifty recipe, which makes smart use leftover dal.
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Quick midweek meals
Chicken thighs with curried leeks and lentils
This comforting bowl of creamy curried lentils, soft sweet leeks and juicy chicken thighs is just what you need on a cold day.
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Parsnip, carrot and red lentil dal
Sweet carrot and parsnip give a twist on coconut dal in this simple vegan supper. Add thin slivers of veg to the tarka for a crispy topping.
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Lentil recipes
Roasted lentil khichuri
Creamy rice and lentil khichdi is a homely staple. This Bengali version has a deep nutty flavour from roasted lentils.
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Chef recipes from restaurants
Dal makhani
Dal makhani is a black dal, and this recipe from much-loved Babur restaurant in London's Honor Oak is irresistibly good.
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Lentil recipes
Lentil and mushroom ragù with spaghetti
Lentil ragù offers all the rich depth of its meatier counterparts, finished with a dollop of mascarpone for the silkiest sauce ever.
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Coconut dhal and chapatis
Nearly all the ingredients for this fragrant coconut dal come from the cupboard. Serve with homemade chapatis for a filling, budget dinner.
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High protein recipes
Steak and lentil salad with rocket salsa verde
Stretch one steak to serve two in this wallet-friendly steak salad recipe. Drizzle with punchy salsa verde and serve with lentils and rocket.
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Budget recipes
Lamb meatballs and curried lentils
Get out of a meal rut by dishing up filling bowls of delicious (ready-made) lamb meatballs with a coconut, lime and curried lentil broth.
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Lentil recipes
Root vegetable and lentil tagine
Our take on a Moroccan tagine is packed with warming spices, seasonal veg and fibre-rich lentils for a healthy, vegan midweek meal.
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Broccoli recipes
Charred broccoli steaks with lentil salad and harissa yogurt
Serve charred broccoli steaks with black lentils and a punchy harissa yogurt for an easy, flavour-packed vegetarian dinner for two.
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Chicken curry recipes
Grilled mango chicken with lentils and yogurt
This quick mango chicken recipe with lentils, tomatoes, yogurt and fruity mango chutney is really easy to throw together on a weeknight.
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Puy lentil recipes
Halloumi-topped lentil stew
This spicy vegetarian lentil stew is packed with healthy vegetables and topped with slices of grilled halloumi for extra flavour.
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