Healthy lentil recipes (2024)

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Discover delicious, nutritious, triple-tested recipes using lentils; from spicy dhals and curries, to salads, soups, casseroles and stews.

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  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.1329 ratings

    A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

  • Puy lentils with seared salmon

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings

    Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.852 ratings

    The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Serve vegan chilli made with red lentils and plenty of veg – enjoy it with homemade guacamole and brown rice for a filling and healthy dinner

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Combine sweet, sticky, spicy fried tofu with puy lentils, coriander and chilli for a fibre-packed dish

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.836 ratings

    A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper

  • Speedy lentil coconut curry

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.13 ratings

    This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

  • Lentil bolognese

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.283 ratings

    Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience

  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

  • Kitchari

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make a batch of kitchari, a soothing, dhal-like dish linked to Ayurvedic cleanses (an ancient system of alternative medicine from India) for a healthy supper.

  • Basic lentils

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.19 ratings

    Make our tasty lentil recipe and use it as a base to make three more fabulous dishes. By itself it's a tasty vegan, low-fat and gluten-free meal

  • Lentil kedgeree

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make this kedgeree with our basic lentils recipe, plus wholegrain rice, peas, eggs and haddock. It can be served for brunch, lunch or supper

  • One-pot lentil chicken

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.111 ratings

    This all-in-one, 40-minute meal makes a brilliant, fuss-free supper, and saves on the washing up too. Pair with potatoes or rice for a hearty dinner

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.182 ratings

    A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

  • Moroccan-style chicken with lentils

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.107 ratings

    Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.123 ratings

    Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

  • Red lentil soup

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.111 ratings

    This warming and budget-friendly vegetarian soup is perfect packed in a flask for lunch. It's also easy to double the quantities and freeze half for later

  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.68 ratings

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

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.93 ratings

    An earthy spice pot that's low in fat and calories. Use your favourite curry paste along with mustard seeds, turmeric and coconut yogurt

  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.90 ratings

    When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

  • Veggie tahini lentils

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.42 ratings

    Quick, easy and packed with healthy veg, this is a great midweek meal for vegans and veggies

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Lentils make for a filling and superhealthy side dish. Give yours a kick with chilli and citrus zing

  • Lentil ragu with courgetti

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.38 ratings

    A healthy tomato 'pasta' dish that makes full use of your spiralizer. This vegan-friendly supper is five of your five-a-day and will fill you to the brim

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