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This is one of my favourite curries – it’s deceptively substantial for a vegetarian dish, and delicious hot or cold. I often make it by throwing all of the ingredients into the slow cooker at the start of the day, so I come home to a delicious creamy dinner. Serve with basmati rice.

Each serving provides 555 kcal, 14g protein, 34g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 37.5g fat (of which 25g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 2.1g salt.

Dal makhani 

tin brown lentils,

tin kidney beans,

onion

tbsp garlic and ginger paste,

tbsp medium curry powder

chilli pepper

grams/2½oz butter

tin full-fat coconut milk

tin chopped tomatoes

salt and black pepper

fresh coriander, to garnish (optional)

Beans pulao is a vegan one-pot rice dish that's cheap, healthy and oh-so-simple to make.

Beans pulao 

tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil

cumin seeds

onion, thinly sliced

tins mixed beans

½–1 tsp dried chilli flakes

tsp cumin

salt

300 grams/10½oz long-grain rice

900 milliliters/1½pints boiling water

herbs

These clever vegetarian meatballs replace meat with kidney beans. Cook them in a smoky, herby tomato sauce and serve with plenty of crusty bread for dunking.

Kidney bean meatless balls

grams/1¾oz breadcrumbs

garlic powder

onion powder

½ tsp fine sea salt

cayenne pepper

1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

black pepper

½ tsp hot smoked paprika

½ tsp caster sugar

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

basil,

crusty bread

Turn a tin of kidney beans into a gently spicy and budget-friendly veggie burger that you can whip up in 20 minutes. 


Beanie burgers 

potato

red onion, finely chopped

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

bread

3–4 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

buns,

tomatoes,

iceberg lettuce

sauces of your choice, mustard

Miguel's quick bean stew is creamy, salty and hearty. It's also really flexible, so if you want to switch the beans or vegetables, feel free.

Bacon and white bean stew

olive oil

rashers

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

chicken stock cube

Bring the enchanting flavours of the Middle East to a simple pot of lentils. Top with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon for a moreish meal. 

Middle Eastern lentils

onions, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

cumin seeds, toasted and then ground (to taste)

chilli flakes,

lentils

green peppers, seeds removed and quartered

lemon juice,

coriander,

fresh mint, torn

flatbreads

Greek yoghurt

This budget vegetarian burrito uses tinned beans and frozen sweetcorn. You can even use a microwave to cook the whole recipe.

Each serving provides 733kcal, 24.5g protein, 128g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 12g fat (of which 6g saturates), 13g fibre and 2.5g salt.

Bean and rice burrito

200 grams/7 ounces tomatoes, diced

tbsp white wine vinegar

lime, zest only (juice used below)

salt and pepper

tin Mexican-style bean mix or mixed beans

sweetcorn,

tortilla wraps

150 grams/5½oz long-grain rice, cooked according to the packet instructions

lime, juice only

plain yoghurt

Mushrooms add a rich savoury flavour to a lentil bolognese; a punchy spoonful of yeast extract will boost the flavour of the ragu further. Serve with pasta, or use in a vegetarian or vegan lasagne.

Each serving provides 258 kcal, 16g protein, 34g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 3g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Lentil bolognese

celery stick, finely chopped

onion, finely chopped

carrot,

grams/3½oz mushrooms, finely chopped

tomato purée

tsp dried oregano or thyme

100 milliliters/3½fl oz vegan red wine

500 milliliters/18fl oz vegetable stock

tsp yeast extract,

½ lemon, juice only (optional)

Beans on toast gets a facelift with this easy-to-make and healthy recipe.

Each serving provides 478 kcal, 17g protein, 60g carbohydrates (of which 11.5g sugars), 16.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12.5g fibre and 0.8g salt. 

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Tuscan beans on sourdough toast

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