Lentil

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.