Speedy green chicken curry

The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice

Crushed broad bean pesto

This green sauce is delicious stirred through pasta, spread on toast with crumbly cheese, or as a dip

Chipotle bean chilli with baked eggs

Black beans make a great foundation for this storecupboard, Mexican one-pot with smoky hot sauce, coriander and tortillas

Mexican veggie hash

A storecupboard, vegetarian fry-up with beans, sweetcorn, avocado and eggs, served with soured cream and tortillas

Noodle broth with Thai flavours

A spicy, nourishing soup packed full of vegetables and Asian flavours – rice noodles help keep the fat and calories low

Quick fish stew

A no-fuss pot of comfort food – pack with shellfish, white fish or salmon and serve with homemade garlic bread

Chipotle black bean soup with lime-pickled onions

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup – freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream

Creamy fish curry

Whip up a curry-in-a-hurry with this Goan-style mild dish with korma paste, coconut, green beans and sustainable white fish

Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
If you want to make this more substantial, you could serve some prosciutto or Serrano ham with it

Simple coconut & bean soup

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

Spinach & green bean salad

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish – you can prepare most of it ahead, too

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice