Black bean & tortilla soup

Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds

Microwave sweet potato & black bean chilli

Enjoy a speedy sweet potato topped with black bean chilli. Made in the microwave, it can easily be halved to serve one, and the chilli can be frozen for another day

Black pepper chicken & lemon yogurt

Make pepper the star of the show with this flavourful dish. We’ve spatchcocked the chicken for quick cooking and to give the marinade maximum coverage

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.

Tomato & black bean taco salad

Enjoy this refreshing taco salad on a warm evening when you’re craving something quick, fresh and crunchy, or as a side for a Mexican-style feast

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

Black bean soup with chunky raita

Rustle up this spice-rich soup and hearty raita for a tasty and speedy lunch. It’s also healthy, delivering four of your 5-a-day

Smoky sausage & black bean chilli

Gather round the campfire and serve this chilli one-pot with tortilla chips for scooping up the smoky beans and sausages. Or, enjoy with a jacket potato or rice

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