Green beans with wholegrain mustard

A versatile side dish that can be prepared at the last minute – simply mix your beans with crème fraîche, mustard, shallots and lemon

Salmon with celeriac gratin & green beans

A lean fish supper with an alternative dauphinoise made with mild celeriac. Wholegrain mustard makes a tangy glaze for the salmon.

Spicy beans on toast

Jazz up this all-day staple dish with some cumin, coriander and semi-dried tomatoes then serve on hot buttered wholemeal bread

Green beans with mustard, lemon & mint

Serve your beans with a light vinaigrette of citrus and herbs- they’ll match with vegetarian, fish and meat main courses alike

Tapenade chicken pasta with runner beans

Use up this plentiful legume in a robust pasta dish with anchovy and olive tapenade sauce, tomatoes, basil and chilli

Green beans & spring onions with tarragon

A simple green side of trimmed beans, black olives and herbs to go with meat, fish and vegetarian mains alike

Lamb steaks with crispy potatoes & minted beans

A special meal just for one- marinade lamb leg steak with rosemary and balsamic and serve runner beans and new potatoes

Runner beans with rocket & Parmesan

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This light green salad with walnuts and Italian cheese makes a versatile side dish or starter. Add prosciutto for extra wow factor.

Baked aubergines with cannellini beans

A simple, low-calorie supper that uses storecupboard pulses and hearty aubergine topped with Parmesan cheese

Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

BBQ beans with mashed potato tops

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A healthy and filling lunch which is easy and cheap to make too – great for hungry kids

Braised cod with butter beans & mint

Buy sustainable cod and enjoy this nutritious, low-fat treat