Lentil

We all know someone who thinks salads are boring. Consider them converted with this flavour-packed number.

Smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts and Puy lentils – a classic combination that makes a great accompaniment to any Parisian meal.

A smooth, earthy meze, balanced with sharp pickles, salty feta and herbaceous dill.

How to turbo-charge the humble lentil with fragrance and spice.

O Tama Carey, of Lankan Filling Station, explains how to add layers of flavour to this South Asian staple.

A big, bold vegetarian dish, ready in minutes.

A winner for picnics and bring-a-plate events.

The owner of Saba's Ethiopian Restaurant in Melbourne shares the recipe for her favourite legume recipe of all time.

Warm spices, nutty chickpeas and the crunch of homemade papadums – nothing beats it.

Rice and lentils served with a spiced tomato sauce and a pile of crisp onion: no wonder this Egyptian comfort food dish is so well loved.

A gently spiced curry and fragrant, herby rice – this is peak comfort food.

Dhal is the ultimate comfort food and, in this version, coconut milk adds richness to the dish.

Where bright and bitter flavours unite.

A combination that just works.

A lentil soup that's inspired by shorbat adas, a dish often served during Ramadan, does wonders when you're in need of a little nourishment.

Sausages and lentils are a surefire route to winter comfort.

The chargrilled Roman and green beans add so much flavour to this green salad, it could easily make a light dinner or lunch. Just add crusty bread, a poached egg or some shredded chicken.

Packed lunch, picnic salad or as part of a barbecue - there's not much this salad can't handle.

A fresh slaw of beetroot and Spanish onion brings welcome lift to this lentil soup.

Dosas with coconut lentil curry recipe - For dosas, rinse and drain dhal and rice, then soak together in a bowl of water overnight.

This brightly coloured pumpkin, corn and lentil bowl makes for a picture-perfect lunch.

This octopus, frisée and fenne salad is super versatile - take it in whatever direction suits your mood.

This Ecuadorian salt cod and bean soup is typically served at Easter, and is ideal for a feast.

These red lentil fritters may be on the diminutive side, but they punch well above their weight in the flavour stakes.

Lentil soup may not sound like the sexiest of dishes, but rest assured, it's a heart-warmer.

Is this the ultimate comfort food?

Lentils and bacon are a match made in heaven - here they combine in a warm dressing to be served over a simple roast trout.

Served as a side, this green lentil salad is filled with flavour. Thinly slice the salami to create an even taste.

Grains, greens, citrus and goat’s curd recipe, Penfolds Magill Estate, South Australia

Lisa Featherby fast recipe for grilled lamb cutlets with yoghurt and fresh chilli chutney.

Lisa Featherby recipe for home-cured pork with lentil salad.

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Fast recipe for za’atar chicken with lentils.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for grilled eggplant salad with lentils and sesame yoghurt.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for confit duck, lentil and walnut salad.

It's no wonder that this soup is a staple dish during Ramadan. Packed with vegetables, lentils, chicken and lamb, it's a wholesome and flavourful way to break a fast.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chicken, lentil and kale soup.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for lemon-yoghurt soup with lentils, brown rice and herbs.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for ancient grain salad, goat’s curd, pomegranate, crisp fried shallots.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for lentil, mint and broad bean salad from Alfred & Constance.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for lentil, goat’s cheese and hazelnut salad.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for radish, Santorini caper and lentil salad.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fried egg dosa with potato curry.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for lentil and asparagus salad with egg and sumac.

Recipe for msemmen with r’fissa by Paula Wolfert.

Recipe for mascarpone-roasted spatchcock with roast carrot and lentil salad.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for spiced chicken, tomato and lentil soup.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Spiced lentil soup with crisp bacon

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pickled beetroot and heirloom carrot salad.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for beetroot salad with lentils and yoghurt dressing.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Duck with red wine, prunes and lentils

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for crisp Brussels sprouts with lentils by Porteno restaurant in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller Cypriot recipe for lentil and coriander salad by George Calombaris.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Brigitte Hafner's green lentil soup with pumpkin and harissa.

Australian Gourmet Traveller wine match recipe for pot-roasted venison with lentils, roast beetroot and shallots.

Australian Gourmet Traveller Italian recipe for poached cotechino with lentils

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for pancetta, pea, lentil and mint salad

Australian Gourmet Traveller vegetarian recipe for lentil and root vegetable salad