Lentil

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.

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.

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.