Quick and easy to prepare, lentils are a great source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Beneficial in managing blood-sugar disorders, their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of seven important minerals, our B-vitamins, and protein—all with virtually no fat. And you'll deal with just 230 calories for 200g of cooked lentils.

Try the delicious recipe of aubergine and lentil bake.

Heat oven to 220°C. Brush both sides of aubergine slices with olive oil, season and bake for 15 mins turning once. Cook the lentils following pack instructions. Put layers of lentils, tomato sauce and aubergines in an oven pan, scatter with mozzarella or grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.