Beans and pulses recipes
Pulses, such as lentils, peas and beans, are a great way to reshape your plate. They’re a good source of fibre, count towards your 5 A DAY and can help you cut down on red meat, too.
Featured recipes
Jazzy beans on toast
Red Thai curry lentils
Baked sweet potato with smoky chickpeas
More beans, peas and pulses
Whether it’s red or green lentils, chickpeas, butter beans, kidney beans or baked beans, we’ve got a recipe for you. The only hard thing is to decide which one to make first
Moroccan-spiced squash with chickpeas
This vibrant dish is packed with tasty veggies rich in antioxidants, Moroccan flavours and pomegranates
Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo
A simple but tasty salad which is quick to prepare and suitable for work or school lunches. Great for making the night before.
Parsnip and lentil salad
A great way to use up leftover roast vegetables, the fibre and protein-rich lentils also contribute to your 5 A DAY.
Pitta chips with chickpea and avocado houmous
Are crisps one of your go-to junk foods? These pitta chips with chickpea and avocado hummus are a perfect swap.
Red kidney bean enchiladas
A low-cost, Mexican-inspired meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes
Red Thai curry lentils
This recipe for people living with cancer has spices and chilli that stimulate the trigeminal nerve, helping you to enjoy food again
Roasted chickpea and pomegranate rice salad
This recipe proves that salads really aren’t boring. It’s got colour, flavour, crunch and bite. And it’s super-healthy too!
Root vegetable and butterbean crumble
This delicious savoury crumble is a perfect healthy vegetarian meal