Butter beans stand in for potatoes as a healthier, high-fibre side in this easy weeknight dinner. Cannellini beans work just as well if you have those to hand
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
Smoked oysters are overlooked – but these little tins are flavour-packed. Their meaty texture and umami taste are a great addition to pasta
Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield
Fabada is a meaty bean stew from northern Spain. Here, we’ve transformed it into posh beans on toast – using a jar of beans to speed up the process
Recipe by Nadine Brown
For fried rice that doesn’t clump together, use microwave rice, which is drier and will take on flavour without getting mushy
Using kimchi (a spicy fermented cabbage) raw maintains more of its probiotic properties
Use this aromatic sauce with anything from fish to chicken to fried eggs. We love it with flaky cod, pak choi and noodles, but use steamed rice if you prefer
Crispy, golden tempura prawns meet the fresh flavours of lime, avocado and edamame beans in this quick and easy rice dish. A drizzle of sriracha mayo adds a deliciously spicy kick
We’ve put a seasonal spin on the Italian bread salad with a colourful medley of root veg. Crumbled feta is a delicious addition if you don’t need it to be vegan
Keeping your celebrations small this year? Then make this deliciously simple yet special dish for two and serve with some roasted potatoes on the side
