Beans and pulses aren’t boring staples when they can be used in so many creative ways!Get your pulse racing with these wholesome,fibre-packed dishes from Bold Bean Co founder and author of Full Of Beans, Amelia Christie-Miller.

Fight off winter sluggishness with these energising and protein-packed plant-based meals from Christina Soteriou

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 10 mins EASY 2 tbsp butter2 garlic cloves, peeled4 thick spring onions, thinlysliced, white and green partskept separate1 tbsp white miso400g can white beans, drainedand rins

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

Filled aubergines are submerged in a blipping sweet tomato sauce for a tasty tea. SERVES 2 PREP 20 MINS COOK 30 MINS ✱ 2 aubergines (250g each) ✱ 30g bunch basil ✱ 400g tin borlotti beans, drained ✱ 1

This take on the festive favourite will ensure you never boil a sprout again. The whipped tofu is based on a classic French vinaigrette and should be quite loose in texture. It carries a real mustard