Beans

Midweek dinner

Adam Liaw’s chicken with pesto and green beans

Top these juicy, pan-fried chicken steaks with vibrant, herb-dressed beans for a fresh weekday dinner that is ready in just 15 minutes.

< 30 mins
Adam Liaw

Quick & easy

Saucy white bean and sobrasada ‘sort of’ lasagne

Spreadable Spanish salami meets creamy pulses in this rustic pasta bake – an unashamedly rich, vibrant dish that is even better the next day.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Dietitian’s guide

Seven canned foods under $3 that a dietitian always has in her trolley

Dietitian Susie Burrell peels back the tin lid on the healthiest and best value convenience foods to have on hand at all times.

Susie Burrell

Creamy braised beans with lamb meatballs.

Recipe collection
Weekly meal planner

18 healthy meals to make with a can of beans, lentils or chickpeas

Whether you’re fibre-maxxing or stretching your budget, good things happen when you bust out the beans. Here’s how to turn pantry staples into family feasts.

White beans and seasonal vegies add substance to this one-pan chicken dish. — EASY

High fibre

Zesty one-pot lemon chicken and white beans

Toss the bird and beans into one pan for a speedy, high-fibre midweek winner. This nourishing dish keeps cleanup to a minimum – ideal for a frantic Tuesday.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

High fibre

Loaded double-bean nachos with fresh pico de gallo

Crunchy corn chips meet protein-packed legumes in this vibrant crowd-pleaser – finished with a zesty tomato salsa for a fresh twist on a classic snack.