This one-pot wonder delivers three of your five-a-day and makes a fuss-free dinner solution on a busy day. With sausages, lentils and veg, it's filling too

A light and healthy fish supper with homemade basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and a hint of chilli - ready in under half an hour

High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love about this superhealthy salad?

A light and vibrant fish dish with earthy beetroot and lentils, served with basil, rocket and sweet grilled salmon

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a store cupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day

Discover the joys of autumn with our roast squash served with soft goat's cheese, Puy lentils and sage. It's a great seasonal recipe as the cold nights draw in

These whole roasted broccoli stalks with a nutty tahini yogurt and Puy lentils make a hearty veggie main that hungry guests can help themselves to

This hearty salad is iron-rich and full of autumn flavours - serve on its own or as a Sunday roast side dish

Don't dismiss lentils too quickly - they're filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

A hearty Asian-style veggie main-course salad, bursting with flavour

Benefit from the slow-release energy of lentils and wholegrains combined with the rich flavour of smoked tofu, paprika and sweet peppers

Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing

Roast parsnips until sticky and tender, then toss with a lemon and horseradish dressing for a light lunch or weeknight dinner

Sweeten up lentils, spinach and shallots with dried sour cherries in this easy and low-fat side dish - perfect with lamb kofte or a tagine

We've put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron

This side dish is perfect for a French-themed dinner party, with finely chopped vegetables, red wine, sherry vinegar and thyme

Give your traditional roast a new spin with this rosemary encrusted rack of lamb, served over dressed lentils, aubergine and red onion.

Dare we say...a brill-iant dish for a dinner party, using firm-textured brill and nutty puy lentils

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

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

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

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

This healthy one-pot from reader Sarah Oliver with chicken thighs, Puy lentils and harissa is packed with flavour - hearty, filling and low in calories

Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

Enjoy this filling veggie soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat and delivers three of your 5-a-day

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

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

Pack of sausages in the fridge? Try them in this rich stew - it's made in just one pot, so you'll save on washing up too

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