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Beans & pulses recipe ideas

Highlight lentils in a variety of plant-based, meat and fish dishes. These protein-packed storecupboard pulses work wonders in dhals, salads, soups and more Discover our green bean recipes.

By Food Desk4d agoUnited Kingdom3 min read
Beans & pulses recipe ideas
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  1. Mix runner beans and broad beans with other vegetables and seasonal ingredients.
  2. Serve them with sausages or in a salad with roasted vegetables.
  3. Cook a quick supper with butter beans.
  4. Stir up these lentil curries for a filling veggie supper.
  5. Add edamame beans to salads, stir-fries, sushi, dips, and wraps for a protein-packed boost.
  6. Add halloumi, crunchy vegetables, grains, or herbs and spices for a filling, tasty meal \u003c/p\u003e","published":null,"authorName":null,"globalOpenWebSettings":null},{"title":"Chickpea curry recipes","headingStyledSize":4,"showTitleIcon":false,"showOverlayIcon":false,"contentType":null,"theme":null,"id":"279047","label":null,"kicker":null,"postFormat":"standard","rating":null,"url":"https://www.
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These fresh, crunchy veg are perfect served in side dishes with fish or stirred into main courses like curry, soup or stew. Make these hearty bean stews for a warming, high-protein supper, with classics like sausage casseroles, spicy Mexican-style dishes and vegetarian options.

Cook a quick supper with butter beans. This storecupboard staple can be enjoyed either whole in salads and casseroles, mashed, or blitzed in soups and more.

Get inspired with our best-rated recipes for kidney beans. From chillies and curries to stews and salads, make the most of this storecupboard favourite.

These bean burgers are loaded with bold flavours and make a hearty option for vegetarians. Pack in a portion of your 5-a-day with our easy, freezable, recipes.

Mash your own refried beans, or use a pre-bought can, in tasty Mexican dishes like quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas for a quick and flavourful meal Ditch the shop-bought cans of baked beans and make your own healthier version. Try our delicious homemade baked beans on toast, with jacket potatoes or in traybakes.

See our chickpea recipes for delicious ways to serve this nutritious storecupboard legume. Transform it into vegan curries, salads, soups, burgers and more

Rustle up our satisfying chickpea salads for a nutritious lunch or supper. Add halloumi, crunchy vegetables, grains, or herbs and spices for a filling, tasty meal

Try one of our best chickpea curries for a filling, vegetarian main. We've also included chicken, pork and fish with plenty of healthy and easy options.

These vibrant green bean salads are perfect for a spring or summer side. Mix runner beans and broad beans with other vegetables and seasonal ingredients.

Use up a tin of green lentils and make a salad, a filling soup or a warming curry that'll feed the whole family. Make the most of storecupboard ingredients.

Stir up these lentil curries for a filling veggie supper. Our Indian-inspired dhal (or dal) recipes include variations on black dhal and a red lentil dish.

Add edamame beans to salads, stir-fries, sushi, dips, and wraps for a protein-packed boost. These green soybeans bring a delicious crunch to your meals

A speckled kidney bean that can be used in refried beans, cheesy quesadillas and one-pot stews – discover our favourite recipes using this high-fibre, nutritious legume. Use storecupboard pulses like butter beans, chickpeas, black beans and cannellini beans to create vibrant, simple salads.

Find ideas for dressings, flavour combinations and more. Get 3 months of Good Food All Access for just 6. Find triple-tested recipes that take the stress out of deciding what to cook, spend less time planning, and more time enjoying the season.

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