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Budget beans

Beans, lentils and peas are perfect for budget meals - and there are great authentic recipes from all over the world.
Bacon and white bean stew
by Miguel Barclay

Miguel's quick budget bean stew is creamy, salty and hearty. It's also really flexible, so if you want to switch the beans or vegetables, feel free.

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Beanie burgers

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Chicken chilli

by Hattie Ellis
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Cannellini beans two ways

by Hattie Ellis
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Lentil bolognese

by Hattie Ellis
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Italian green lentil soup

by Jenny Chandler
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Budget beans pulao

by Chetna Makan
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Creamy lentils with smoked haddock

by Jenny Chandler
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Tuscan beans on sourdough toast

by Hattie Ellis
Brunch

Roast vegetable and lentil salad

by Jenny Chandler
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Middle Eastern lentils

by Jenny Chandler
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Coconut dal with kidney beans

by Jack Monroe
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Bean and rice burrito

by Rachel Allen
Light meals & snacks

Kidney bean and pineapple curry

by Jack Monroe
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Slow cooker bean chilli

by Justine Pattison
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Chilli bean soup

by Justine Pattison
Light meals & snacks

Red lentil and butternut squash soup

by Becca Spry
Light meals & snacks

Kidney bean meatless balls

by Anna Haugh
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