Greek lamb with smoked aubergine & minty broad beans

Lean red meat delivers iron and B vitamins in this protein-packed dinner, with aubergine purée as a delicious alternative to mash

Stuffed avocado with spicy beans & feta

This super speedy meal is packed with vegetarian sources of protein – top creamy avocados with spicy kidney beans and crumbled cheese

Fry bodi (Caribbean green beans)

Shivi Ramoutar shares this simple, speedy side dish of green beans, onions and ripe tomatoes, which is found across the Caribbean

Spanish roast fish with broad beans & chorizo

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bake whole sea bass with white wine, lemon and chorizo to make a delicious sauce that soaks into the tender new potatoes

Indian spiced chicken with squash & beans

This satisfying salad is packed with ingredients to promote good digestion and gut health, and contains 4 of your 5 a day

Wholewheat flatbreads with beans & poached egg

This wholesome, flavourful dish makes for a really substantial brunch – if you’re eating earlier for breakfast you could serve half the beans.

Smoky beans on toast

Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans, this homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive 4 of your 5 a day

Smoky hake, beans & greens

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grill white fish fillets and serve on top of chorizo, cannellini beans and spinach for a quick dinner that packs in 3 of your 5 a day

Zesty lamb chops with crushed kidney beans

Perk up lamb chops with lemon zest, then serve with mashed red beans with chilli and garlic for a speedy weeknight supper

Ham & potato hash with baked beans & healthy ‘fried’ eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Makeover your fry-up with this low-fat, low-calorie ham hash brown and healthier ‘fried’ eggs – a great brunch or weeknight dinner

Mummy Ping’s Sambal prawns & green beans

This curry is traditionally very hot – halve or even quarter the amount of dried chillies and serve with plenty of rice for a less fiery dish

Red cabbage with carrot & edamame beans

Serve this crunchy, colourful side dish with fish or chicken – toss with a lemon and sesame seed dressing before serving