Megedarra (rice with lentils) is easy to make and delicious (and healthy): http://food52.com/recipes/8477-sephardic-megedarra-with-garlicky-brown-rice-pilaf

I love making this simple salad with all kinds of lentils -- green, brown, or black: http://food52.com/recipes/20378-patricia-wells-green-lentil-salad