Dried beans are a miracle: a fistful of hard stones that expand into an abundance of yielding, luscious nuggets that soak up the flavour of whatever they’re cooked with. They are also nutritional powerhouses packed full of protein, fibre and essential nutrients – they’re good for us, and for the planet, too. Beans and pulses have a low carbon footprint compared with meat proteins, require little water to grow and improve the health of depleted soil. They’re cheap, humble and dependable. These recipes showcase their magic.
