Puy lentil recipes
Puy lentils are a clever standby on busy nights. Their unique peppery flavour and ability to hold their texture makes them a firm favourite for meal additions. Try one of our delicious Puy lentil recipes including salads and sides, plus ideas for pairing with sausages, chicken and fish.
Try our spicy halloumi-topped lentil stew, enjoy a hot-smoked salmon nicoise salad, or pair them with braised pork chops.
Want more inspiration? Find 50+ more recipes for lentils.
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Puy lentil and tomato salad with jammy onions and crispy feta
This lentil salad combines the freshest tomatoes, lightly marinated, and red onions prepared two ways. Add crispy feta for creamy crunch.
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Halloumi-topped lentil stew
This spicy vegetarian lentil stew is packed with healthy vegetables and topped with slices of grilled halloumi for extra flavour.
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Roasted onion and balsamic root vegetables with puy lentils
This delicious and simple lentil and roasted vegetable dish makes a healthy and satisfying vegetarian evening meal. Make extra for lunch the next day!
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Sausage, lentil and goat’s cheese salad with tapenade dressing
This French-inspired sausage, lentil and goat's cheese salad with black olive tapenade dressing makes a real family-pleaser and a filling salad main.
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Hot-smoked salmon nicoise
We've put a twist on a traditional French recipe by swapping tuna for hot smoked salmon in this alternative but equally-delicious salad nicoise.
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Impressive recipes for a special occasion
Duck legs with puy lentils and onions
Rachel Allen's wonderfully wintry main course combines gloriously rich duck legs with earthy lentils and sweet golden onions.
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Easy dinner party mains
Pan-fried lemon sole with caper sauce and lentils
This lemon sole with caper sauce recipe is elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party but quick enough to be a midweek meal.
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Balsamic sausages with puy lentils
This easy sausage recipe uses clever shortcut ingredients, such as ready-cooked puy lentils and a sticky balsamic glaze, to make a tasty dinner for two.
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Rabbit loins wrapped with pancetta on braised puy lentils
Mustard, cream, rosemary and sage work perfectly in this rabbit recipe on a bed of braised puy lentils
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Steak, beetroot and Puy lentil salad with roasted peppers
This sirloin steak and beetroot salad recipe is simple, nutritious and healthy: perfect for throwing together as a last minute midweek meal.
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Seared steak with sun-dried tomato and basil puy lentils
A Mediterranean-style steak recipe? On the table in 20 minutes? Hard to resist, isn't it? Give this easy midweek meal for two a go.
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Puy lentil salad with feta, mint and tomatoes
Looking to save money during the week? Dump the sandwich shop and try this tasty puy lentil salad for lunch instead - it's full of storecupboard ingredients
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Puy lentils with roasted vegetables and griddled halloumi
This Mediterranean inspired vegetarian recipe is great for using up leftover vegetables in the fridge. The griddled halloumi cheese lends the dish an interesting texture.
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