Beans and Pulses

Hummus is usually made from chickpeas and tahini – a paste made from ground sesame seeds. This is however, what makes it expensive in calorie terms. By substituting Jerusalem artichokes for the tahini you gat a nice low...

This is a dish that’s quick to make but is evocative of the full French version. It makes a good family supper dish. Don’t be put off by the sausage content in this recipe. Using the low fat version helps but it’s the beans that...

This salad is pretty hard to beat for a nutritious, low-fat meal side dish. In under 100 calories it provides 30% Recommended Daily Allowance of folic acid, 20% RDA of Vitamin C and 10% RDA of fibre. Try it with some grilled...

Mexican styled food is always a flavorful way to create a healthy meal. Black beans are the star of this dish, and they make the perfect base for a low-fat, low calorie meal to suit the entire family. Black beans are rich in...