Staples

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

By Francesca Bonadonna from Plantifully Based (plantifullybasedblog.com) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins 1 block of fava bean tofu orsuper firm tofu2 tsp light olive oil2 tsp poultry seasoning2

By Amber Guinness Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 1 hr Olive oil½ a red onion, finely dicedSea salt500g button mushrooms, sliced inhalf lengthwaysA large handful of thyme sprigs, leaves picked1 tsp plai

By Amelia Christie-Miller Serves 3 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins FOR THE BEANS 570g jarred butter beans,drained and rinsed3 tbsp olive oil2 rosemary sprigs,leaves picked2 tbsp capers, drained anddried

By Lily Martin Serves 2 | Prep 2 mins | Cook 8 mins 1 tbsp sunflower oil150g firm tofu, cut into 1.5cm cubes1 tsp ready-chopped ginger300g prepared stir-fry vegetables withmixed peppers50g raw cashew