Cheat’s black dhal

If you're eating gluten-free or dairy-free, try this delicious dhal topped with spicy cauliflower as a filling dinner or as a smaller side dish

Charred courgettes, runner beans & ricotta

This vegetarian side dish of charred courgettes and runner beans sings summer and also has a small bite of hot chilli. It goes down well at barbecues

Feta toast with minty beans

This simple veggie toast with minty soybeans, feta and beetroot on rye bread makes an easy desk lunch and can be plated up in just 8 minutes

Mexican beans & avocado on toast

A vibrant Mexican-style breakfast with fresh avocado and black beans. Give yourself a healthy start with our easy vegan beans on toast with a twist

Seitan & black bean stir-fry

This handy vegan stir-fry makes a satisfying supper, with a sticky sweet and spicy sauce. Seitan, peanut butter and a mix of veggies is a winning combination

Black pudding potato cakes

This super-simple recipe with melted cheese and crisp black pudding makes a good brunch or supper and is a great way to use up leftover potatoes

Soft-boiled eggs with black rice & aubergine

This easy veggie black rice salad with roasted aubergine is a perfect pick-me-up supper or a simple lunch. Top with a soft-boiled egg and a yogurt dressing

Beans & feta on sourdough toast

Upgrade beans on toast and turn it into something special with a sprinkling of feta, a thick slice of sourdough and a tin of chopped tomatoes

Pistachio & black cherry Bakewell tart

This nutty pistachio sponge has a layer of sweet, black cherry jam that'll leave you wanting more. It's an impressive party dessert yet simple to make

Stir-fried garlic green beans

These easy, healthy garlic green beans make a great accompaniment to a Chinese feast, and they’re made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes

Black bean potato nachos

These addictive black bean nachos make a great veggie sharing dish for a party or movie night with crispy potatoes, a fresh red pepper salsa and melty cheese

Haddock with cannellini beans & artichokes

This easy healthy supper is an ideal meal for one. Baking the ingredients in parchment gently steams the fish and beans, keeping them tender