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

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

In the last days of winter enjoy bright colour and flavour with forced rhubarb, brussels sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli

■ Makes 16 ■ Prep 1 hr plus cooling and 10 mins chilling ■ Cook 12 mins 100g unsalted butter, softened175g caster sugar, plus extrafor sprinkling1 egg1 tsp vanilla paste200g plain flour, plus extrafor