Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed1 avocado, peeled and diced1 tbs finely chopped red onion2 tbs fresh lime juice¼ cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves½ tsp fine sea sal

Ingredients (Serves 4 or 6 as a side dish) 1 red pepper, cut into 4 cm pieces500 g pumpkin, peeled and cut into4 cm pieces375 g parsnips, peeled and quarteredlengthwise, then cut in half175 g shallots

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

Comforting one-bowl recipes from Amelia Christie-Miller, the bean entrepreneur on a mission to make delicious dishes more sustainable

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

Put veg centre stage in recipes that are comforting and hearty – just the thing to warm up January nights