Recipes

Ground beef and smashed kidney beans are seasoned with warm spices and formed into delicious meatballs packed with protein and fibre – perfect for make-ahead lunches and quick weeknight dinners. Use white kidney beans if you don’t want the kids to spot them.

Inspired by traditional Persian spices, lamb shoulder is braised with white kidney beans, kale and mushrooms, for a hearty meal perfect for an intimate gathering or special occasion.

Spaghetti squash is baked until tender and filled with sautéed spinach, white pea beans, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese in a pesto sauce.

This classic creamy Tuscan soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and beans is the perfect weeknight meal.

A flavourful hummus with an extra boost of protein. White pea beans (navy beans) and chickpeas are blended together and topped with a roasted red pepper pesto. Serve with whole wheat pita crisps, crackers or your favourite veggies.

A healthy dinner of chicken thighs, onion, olives, baby potatoes and cranberry beans are seasoned with a blend of Moroccan spices, spread onto one sheet pan, and baked for a simpler weeknight meal.

Move over tuna salad, there’s a new sandwich in town! Made with a healthy serving of veggies and roughly mashed, nutrient-dense beans these fibre-rich sandwiches will hit the spot at lunch.

Crispy wonton chips are topped with cheddar cheese, Mexican-spiced black beans, and baked until cheese is melted, before being topped with an over-easy egg. Serve with homemade Pico de Gallo.

This Caribbean-inspired rice and beans takes two pantry staples to the next level for a flavour-packed weeknight side-dish.