Delicious and simple classic dish to share with friends and family. Comforting and nourishing and as hot as you like it! Read More…
Great Pulse Recipes
Pulses, whether dried or tinned, are low cost and nutritious and can be used in many delicious recipes
Recipes in this section include meals using chickpeas, haricot beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans in stews, salads and soups. See also - Lentil Recipes
Spicy Bean Stew
Easy to make and delicious vegetarian supper. Nutritious, low fat and colourful. Easy to keep warm for latecomers. Read More…
Easy Bean Chilli With Quinoa Recipe
This easy one pot recipe is ideal for a midweek supper and can be adapted to what you have in the cupboards Read More…
Easy Beany Curry Recipe
Easy Bean Curry – With kidney beans and chickpeas, easy to make and perfect for any day of the week Read More…
Halloumi Cheese And Chickpeas
Halloumi Cheese and Chickpeas – Quick and easy midweek supper recipe. Low cost too! Read More…
Quick Three Bean Salad
This three bean salad is so easy to make and much lower cost than buying ready made. Adjust the dressing to your own taste – add a little more chilli if you like it spicier! Read More…
Smoky Bean Stew
Easy, delicious store cupboard stew made from kidney beans, chickpeas and flavoured with smoked paprika Read More….
Creamy Vegetable Stew
This delightful vegetarian stew is really easy to make and is a hearty supper on colder days. Top with a poached egg Read More…
Homemade Baked Beans Recipe
Homemade Baked Beans are easy to make and really do taste better than tinned. Once you try them you may never buy another can! Read More…
Black Eyed Bean Stew
Easy, low cost, healthy and very delicious this fabulous supper recipe will please everyone – serve with baked potatoes Read More…
Savoury Beef Mince
Savoury Beef Mince Recipe is an easy meal for beginner cooks. Cook for now or freeze in portions. Add vegetables and pulses to serve 4-6 people Read More…
Bean Chilli Recipe
Vegetarian Chilli is an easy and delicious low cost recipe using store cupboard items. Great for a nutritious and tasty, filling mid week meal. Make it as hot or mild as you like! Read More…
Rice And Peas
Rice And Peas – This traditional Jamaican recipe is very cheap and easy to make – ideal for a tasty, comforting midweek supper Read More…
Lentil And Beans With Rice
Lentil And Beans With Rice – A supper made from store cupboard items and spices. Easy filling and nutritious after a busy day Read More…
Cheese And Vegetable Pasta
Vegetable Macaroni Cheese Macaroni cheese is a real family favourite, but sometimes it is a bit on the heavy side – and lacking in vegetables. I often serve it with peas, especially as I love Pasta, Peas and Cheese but I cooked up this recipe to get all the loveliness of macaroni cheese but with […]
Spicy Black Turtle Vegetarian Bean Stew
Low cost and delicious bean recipe. Cook the beans in advance and make this delicious stew in less than 30 minutes. Make lots and freeze in portions. Healthy and tasty! Read More…
Spicy Bean And Sausage Stew
This budget family supper is easy to prepare, tasty and low cost. Use good quality sausages but you need less than you would if you were using sausages alone. Great comfort food!
Easy Chickpea, Vegetables And Rice
Easy Chickpea, Vegetables And Rice makes an easy, tasty and nutritious midweek supper. Great for lunch too – or served with salads or part of a buffet Read More…
Verity’s Black Eyed Bean Soup
Verity’s Black Eyed Bean Soup is based on an Italian recipe. It is low cost and easy to make soup which will fill you up deliciously! Read More…