Peppered pinto beans

This Southern side is simple to make and uses everyday store cupboard ingredients to make a low fat peppery addition to any barbecue

Creamy cannellini beans with lamb

Enjoy a speedy cannellini bean and lamb supper for two. The beans become creamy without the addition of dairy and pair beautifully with the tender lamb

Broad beans & peas on toast

Vibrant and fresh, these toasts are great for al fresco eating. Spread thickly with goat’s cheese and top with minty peas and beans, plus lemon zest for colour

Healthy baked beans

Try our speedy, healthy recipe for homemade baked beans. It wins hands down when it comes to taste and texture, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Refried beans

Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.

Turbo beans & cheese on toast

Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they’re great topped with cheese

Jerk-seasoned pork & pineapple skewers with black beans & rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Pop these healthy kebabs on a griddle or the BBQ – they’re packed with Creole spices and are a lean treat

One-pot vegan rice and beans

Gluten free and low in fat, this vibrant vegan rice dish is packed with kidney beans, green olives and peppers

Roasted cabbage with harissa butter beans & baked feta

Pair roasted cabbage with punchy harissa and preserved lemon for a wholesome veggie meal. When roasted and charred, cabbage makes a great meat alternative

Pizza beans on toast

Bring together two beloved dishes, beans on toast and pizza, in this hybrid lunchtime treat – the whole family will enjoy it

Orecchiette with butter beans, parsley, chilli & lemon

Make this simple pasta dish using whatever you’ve got to hand, including different pasta shapes, beans or chopped tomatoes. You can leave out the chilli if you prefer

One-pan roast duck legs with white beans & carrots

Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It’s a dish that’s big on flavour but with few ingredients