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
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
Hunter’s chicken – or chicken chasseur – gets the plant-based treatment, replacing meat with veg and pulses and using a ready-made sauce for speed
Gribiche is a French sauce traditionally made from boiled eggs, but this cheat’s version uses mayonnaise. Combined with mustard, cornichons and herbs, it’ll transport you to a French bistro
