Nourishing lentil recipes to try

Combining soft, buttery leeks with green lentils and spices makes for a beautiful vegetarian dinner

Quick and easy, but packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes, this delicious Indian spiced dhal curry makes a great weeknight dinner. Serve it with refreshing mango chutney yoghurt for an extra authentic touch.

Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.

Everyone loves a good burger, and everyone will love these beetroot and lentil burgers! Healthy, wholesome and mouthwatering-delicious!

This delicious golden roasted brussels sprout and lentil salad is great for lunch or as a salad side for dinner. It's also perfect for diabetics.

A vegetarian twist on a Kiwi classic, this lentil, herb and mushroom rolls recipe is a perfect table snack for family gatherings or to take with you on a picnic.

Succulent lamb shanks with hearty lentils and pancetta- a family favourite on a cold winter's night.

Julie Biuso prepares pulses, flavours them with aromatic Indian spices, packs them with seasonal vegetables and presents them with an array of creative condiments

This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.

Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad - tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!

Serve this salad warm or cold for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. It is also perfect for work or school lunch boxes.

This feel-good soup goes up a notch seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.

This healthy and tasty vegetable and lentil potato pie is packed full of vitamins and every bit as hearty as a meat based cottage pie. Perfect for a family meat-free Monday meal.

Burger night just got a whole lot more delicious! This vegetarian burger recipe sees patties packed with the goodness of chickpeas, lentils and brown rice, paired with salad and topped with creamy tahini sauce