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• Also known as fava beans when dried, broad beans are at their best in the UK from late spring to late summer. Although originally from the Middle East, they’ve been grown in the UK for thousands of

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely grated 250g cooked beluga or puy lentils, drained and rinsed 250g ricotta Grated zest of 1 lem

Serves 2Prep time 15 min, plus coolingCook time 15 min BE A BETTER COOK Using ripe, in-season tomatoes is crucial as the dish relies heavily on their flavour. Good quality Spanish olive oil is key too

Summery beans & herby green aïoli Dried beans are very cost-effective, and ideal for simmering in a big batch. Use a good-quality olive oil when making this dish, as it imparts a lot of flavour. MAKES

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers

Ingredients (Serves 4) 300 g prepared butternut squash, cut into cubes4 tbs olive oil100 g giant couscous1 tsp vegetable stock powder400 g can green lentils, rinsed and drained2 cooked beetroot (vacuu