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Cauliflower and lentil curry

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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A staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian ‘dhal’ with vegetables is enriched with coconut milk, giving it an exotic, enticing flavour. Serve with rice, warm naan or chappatis.

Cumin and Apricot Lentil Soup

Recipe by: Karena

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This unique puréed soup is made with red lentils, dried apricots and tomatoes cooked in chicken stock with cumin and thyme. The addition of fresh lemon juice prior to serving intensifies the gorgeous flavours.

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Curried lentils

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Nourishing lentils are great value and very good for you. The warm spices and rich coconut milk combine to create an intoxicatingly flavoured dish.

Curry Lentil Spread

Recipe by: Noni

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Lentils are blended until smooth with curry-scented spices like cumin, garlic and cayenne pepper. It's great served with naan or toasted pitta triangles.

Easy Lentil Soup

Recipe by: Molly

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As a busy uni student, I don't have much time to eat, let alone cook! This soup is easy and filling.

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Easy Masoor Dhal

Recipe by: Cathy

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Dhal is simply the Indian word for lentils, and masoor dhal refers to the red variety. They are infused with ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, onion and cumin. Serve over plain or fragrant rice, or with naan.

Easy peasy lentil curry

Recipe by: MELANIESAYSHI

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Simple recipe with exotic flavours, but only a few ingredients. Lentils are simmered in a coconut curry sauce. Serve over rice.

Egg and Lentil Curry

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Effortless to prepare using a great storecupboard standby – ready-cooked Puy lentils – this hearty medium-hot curry is a speedy way to feed a hungry family. Delicious with warmed naan and a grated carrot salad. Delicious!

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Egyptian lentils with macaroni

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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For Egypt's vegetarians this highly spiced dish is a protein staple. On their own, lentils do not contain a lot of protein, but combined with the wheat in the pasta, they make a good protein dish that is low in fat.

German Lentil Soup

Recipe by: CLAIRELLEN

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A quick lentil soup with ham, fragrantly spiced with caraway and nutmeg. Tastes great the next day and freezes well too.

Golden lentil soup

Recipe by: Azmina Govindji

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This velvety-smooth soup owes its rich colour to a combination of lentils, parsnips and carrots. With dry sherry and a horseradish-flavoured cream adding to the flavour, it is a perfect dinner-party first course. Serve it with crunchy melba toast or oatcakes.

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

Recipe by: Diana Moutsopoulos

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Fakes (pronounced 'Fah-kehs') is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling and healthy meal. It is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar. Though the vinegar is of course optional, try it - it lifts the lentils and adds another dimension of flavour!

Hearty Lentil Soup

Recipe by: Judith Webster

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This is a rich, satisfying soup, wonderful for cold winter nights. Serve a loaf of warm, crusty bread on the side and you have a filling meal. Leave out the Worcestershire sauce for a vegetarian version.

Hungarian Lentil Soup

Recipe by: Gabriella

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This lentil soup recipe is based on a traditional Hungarian recipe which uses paprika for flavour. We eat it on New Years day to symbolise good financial fortune for the coming year.

Indian lamb with spiced lentils

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Freshly ground spices make this dhansak-style curry fabulously fragrant, while green lentils give texture and substance. Serve with chapattis and yogurt, and saffron rice sprinkled with chopped, toasted cashews.

Lamb and lentil curry with Plum Chutney

Recipe by: LucyBuglass

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Allow the lamb to come to room temperature before cooking.

Lebanese Lentil Soup

Recipe by: CAYLARN

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Lentils, lemon juice, fresh herbs and greens go into this version of a traditional Lebanese-style lentil soup. Serve with some warm pitta for a delicious meal!

Lemony lentil and vegetable salad

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This is a deliciously healthy and filling Middle Eastern salad. The lentils are cooked with lemon and spices, then dressed while warm. Vegetables add colour, and dried apricots, goat's cheese and sunflower seeds complete the feast.

Lentil and cashew nut roast

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Not only are low-fat lentils richer in protein than most other pulses, but their slightly smoky flavour makes a great base for this tasty nut roast, packed with colourful vegetables and served with a quick tomato sauce.