Bored with your standard menu try this alternative for a colourful and interesting dish.

Puy lentils originate from France and have a distinct flavor. They’re also cook much faster than the standard lentil varieties. You should be able to find puy lentils in your supermarket or specialty gourmet shop.

Think outside the box when using hummus. It’s not only for dipping, it also makes a great vegetarian sandwich filler (add hummus and a few lettuce leaves and slices of tomatoes). It’s also a great filler for roasted peppers and delicious mixed with couscous.

If you do not object to include dairy products in your diet this recipe with eggplant and mozzarella is a very tasty starter or an addition to your main course.

This spicy and hot meal is perfect for a colder day. But notice that it will take a longer time to prepare as the beans need to be soaked overnight.

This well-filled meal is not only healthy but also very tasty.

This crumble has a greater amount of fruit and only a small amount of topping. This is a great way to get that extra sweet fix while keep calories low.

This spicy soup, served with some whole wheat bread, is substantial enough for a full meal.

With rice or noodles this stir fry is a complete and healthy main course.

This is a mild and delicious curry. Serve with a side of fluffy rice!