Full of beans

As well as being good for you, they nourish the soil, plus they’re excellent value — in this 10-page special, we shine a light on beans and all the ways they can make a positive impact

Beans on toast meets cheese on toast, but with a twist. This version is all about umami Marmite, melty Cheddar and big, creamy butter beans – plus some tart pickled shallots to cut through it all. We

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 300g head of broccoli, broken intoflorets300g pasta (we used orecchiette)1 tbsp pine nuts1 large bunch of basil1 large garlic clove2 tbsp parmesan, finely grat

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

Looking for an easy and tasty way to broaden the variety of food in your diet? Swap the usual suspects – rice, pasta and couscous – for a glorious grain

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala