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Pulses

Whether they are fresh, dried or frozen, pulses can be used in a variety of dishes including soups, stews, risottos, curries and burgers.  They are full of nutrients, leave you feeling full for longer and are usually inexpensive.

Recipes using lentils

Lentils are a versatile ingredient. Use them to make veggie chilli, cottage pie, nut roasts or to make thick, hearty soups.

  • A bowl of three bean chilli with a spoon.
    Three bean chilli
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Vegetarian shepherds pie
    Vegetarian cottage pie
    Cook Time1 Hours 45 Minutes
  • Slices of vegan nut roast on a slate
    Lentil nut roast (vegetarian nut roast)
    Cook Time1 Hours 35 Minutes

Recipes using beans

There are so many varieties of beans which may in colour, size and flavour. Use mashed beans to make spicy bean burgers or edamame fritters. Or use whole beans in minestrone soup, broad bean risotto, ratatouille or cauliflower and chick pea curry.

  • A bowl of broccoli and blue cheese risotto.
    Broccoli and blue cheese risotto
  • A bowl of tomato, bean and pasta soup with spinach garnish.
    Tomato, bean and pasta soup
  • A beetroot burger in a bread bun with garnish.
    Beetroot burgers
  • Three edamame bean fritters on a plate next to some beans.
    Edamame fritters
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Winter vegetable soup
    Winter vegetable soup
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Broad bean risotto
    Broad bean risotto
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Spicy bean burgers
    Spicy bean burgers (veggie burgers)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Sweet potato burger in a bread bun with garnish
    Sweet potato burgers
    Cook Time36 Minutes
  • A close up view of Mediterranean vegetable stew.
    Mediterranean vegetable stew (ratatouille with beans)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • A bowl of lentil chilli with a spoon and garnish.
    Veggie chilli
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Sweet potato and ginger soup
    Sweet potato and ginger soup
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • A serving bowl containing cauliflower and chick pea curry.
    Cauliflower and chick pea curry
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Butternut squash soup with chilli
    Butternut squash soup with chilli
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Falafel
    Falafel (chick pea burgers)
    Cook Time36 Minutes
  • A bowl of lentil and spinach dahl with some ingredients behind.
    Lentil and spinach dahl
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Vegetarian minestrone soup in a bowl.
    Vegetarian minestrone soup
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Overhead view of a bowl of spicy carrot and lentil soup.
    Spicy carrot and lentil soup
    Cook Time55 Minutes

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