Mexican steak with homemade refried beans

All the flavours of a good beef chilli con carne in a fraction of the time, cook it in a frying pan or on the bbq

New potatoes with beans & cress

Poor old cress always gets relegated to egg mayonnaise, but it really works with potatoes, too

One-pot cabbage & beans with white fish

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This cabbage stew is based on a peasant
dish from south-west France, called
garbure, which is served with everything
from duck to fish

Rump of lamb, kidneys, shallot purée & broad beans

Spring is a great time of year to indulge in lamb, and the kidneys bring a richness to the dish

Sesame & ginger green beans

This easy side is good for you and full of flavour

Green beans & mushrooms with tangy soy dressing

A dress-ahead tangy sald that retains its good looks

Steak with spiced rice & beans

This Mexican-inspired treat for two is on the table within half an hour

White fish with spicy beans and chorizo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Mop up the juices of this low-fat supper dish with crusty bread

Baked sweet potatoes & beans

A superhealthy supper that’s perfect for a busy weeknight, try making double the beans and freezing for next time

Creamy butter beans with crispy crumbs

This superhealthy side tastes deceptively indulgent

Italian butter beans

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

Stir-fried sprouts with green beans, lemon & pine nuts

This fresh idea for your Christmas sprouts is a good source of both vitamin C and folic acid