Enjoy these Boston baked beans with a jacket potato or crusty bread. Time works its magic on this dish, but there's very little hands-on work to do

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

Spruce up beans on toast with this hearty version, topped with pancetta and eggs. It works for brunch or supper, and makes a quick and easy and meal for two

Makeover your fry-up with this low-fat, low-calorie ham hash brown and healthier 'fried' eggs - a great brunch or weeknight dinner

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes - give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Drumsticks are ideal for an all-in-one traybake - the rice, beans and spicy seasoning make it a little like Caribbean jerk chicken

Try our American-style version of baked beans served with pork belly. This hearty, budget-friendly one-pot makes a comforting family dinner.

Pack in the nutrients with smoky beans and baked eggs. Great for a veggie family lunch or supper, serve with flatbreads or toast for extra sustenance

This budget-friendly, midweek meal is simple, satisfying and made in one pan. Less washing up, more flavour!

Make these five-ingredient baked eggs with tomatoes and beans using storecupboard staples. It's a quick, easy, tasty and healthy dish

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

Black beans make a great foundation for this storecupboard, Mexican one-pot with smoky hot sauce, coriander and tortillas

A simple, low-calorie supper that uses storecupboard pulses and hearty aubergine topped with Parmesan cheese

A superhealthy supper that's perfect for a busy weeknight, try making double the beans and freezing for next time

A comforting supper for a crowd that you can freeze ahead to save time on the night

Tuck into these easy, speedy baked eggs with cannellini beans and mushrooms on busy weeknights when you need something healthy, budget-friendly and filling

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

These bean bakes are filling yet fresh, making the perfect vegetarian meal

Add a touch of luxury to a weekend meal with red mullet and saffron-tinted orzo pasta. Peel the broad beans, too, if you really want to wow dinner guests

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love. It offers four of your five-a-day

A family dinner that delivers four of your 5-a-day - tender chicken, red pepper and black beans, wrapped in tortilla, baked in the oven with passata and cheese

Make your own baked beans with smoked paprika then top with that childhood classic, eggy bread

Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper

Grill white fish fillets and serve on top of chorizo, cannellini beans and spinach for a quick dinner that packs in 3 of your 5 a day

A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage stew with chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables

Throw together chicken thighs, cannellini beans and crème fraîche with a few other ingredients for this easy traybake. You can easily double it up and freeze the leftovers

The key to making the perfect quiche is simplicity, as you can see with this delicious recipe

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yogurt

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge, or when you fancy something cheap, delicious and filling