Black Bean and Vegetable Pasta
Recipe by:
RASPBERRYSWIRLS
An easy vegetarian pasta dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight supper. A hearty and delicious tomato, spinach and black bean sauce is served over whole wheat pasta. It's also great served with brown rice, and you can substitute tinned borlotti beans for the black beans.
Roast Beetroot, Bean and Vegetable Soup
Recipe by:
LYNDALKHAW
This is a hearty soup, which is packed full of goodness. The fruit and vegetable count is pretty high and will count towards your five a day. Roast beetroots are simmered with butter beans, seafood sticks and an array of vegetables in a tomato soup base. Enjoy on the cold winter days/nights.
Black Bean Salad
Recipe by:
Merle Shinpoch
This salad is a kaleidoscope of colour and taste - black beans, sweetcorn, green peppers and tomatoes. Lime juice, garlic and green chilli give it some punch. It can also be used as a dip with tortilla crisps.
Veggie Falafel Burgers
Recipe by:
Jojo Pinko
Rethink falafel - while the traditional wrap is great, this is a tasty vegetarian alternative to beefburgers. Serve in a burger bap or pitta.
Curly Kale and Aduki Beans
Recipe by:
skymonkey
This delicious, easy to make recipe is great as a side dish, or as vegetarian main served with wild rice.
Lentil and Pumpkin Curry
Recipe by:
JMCCREAR
This curry is exceptionally flavoursome. It's also packed full of proteins, fruit and vegetables. It's hearty, vegan-friendly and is perfect to keep you warm during the cold winter months. Lentils are simmered with pumpkin, potatoes, carrots, spinach and apple in a thick curry sauce. Enjoy with rice.
Red Lentil and Potato Soup
Recipe by:
RUTH GOOCH
This is a hearty vegetarian soup, which is guaranteed to take the chill off the cold winter days. Lentils are simmered with potatoes, carrots, kale and celery in a warmly spiced vegetable stock. Enjoy with fresh crusty bread.
Chickpea and Pepper Salad
Recipe by:
EverydayMommy
This colourful chickpea salad is tasty and super healthy - lots of fibre from the chickpeas, and loads of veg to get you to your five a day. Perfect for picnics.
Chickpea vegetable paella
Recipe by:
miriam
This vegetarian paella is as colourful as it is delicious. Chickpeas and a rainbow of veg are cooked in one pan with rice and a good dash of paprika for colour and flavour. Enjoy with friends!
Chickpea Gazpacho
Recipe by:
MEIMEICAT1
Make this chilled summer soup after you've returned from your local market - in other words, use the freshest veg! The chickpeas make it more filling than a classic gazpacho.
Chickpea and Courgette Stir-Fry
Recipe by:
JDS
Fresh herbs are sautéed with garlic in olive oil, then cooked with chickpeas, courgette, mushrooms and tomatoes. This can be served either as a main or a side. Add as many or as few ingredients as you like.
Courgettes with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing
Recipe by:
jackie
Courgettes are hollowed out and filled with a sauté of onions, mushrooms, chickpeas, lemon juice, herbs and spices. A hearty vegan dish that is great to serve with a tomato sauce.
Chickpea and Fennel Stew
Recipe by:
ORNERY
This delicious vegetarian stew is hearty in texture but rather delicate in flavour. Fresh or frozen garden peas may be used.