Legumes include beans, lentils and peas. They're a lovely accompaniment to many meals and perfect in salads or with meat. Jamie has a great recipe for a curry base sauce using lentils and as the nice weather approaches check out his recipe for summer chickpea salad.
main courses | serves Serves 4
The simplicity and flavour of this summer dish are fantastic. Buy your tuna steaks about 1cm/½ inch thick rather than going for massive inch-thick ones. That way they cook quickly, giving you a juicy,...
snacks and sides | serves 4
Peas and Parmesan – it couldn’t be more simple, and if your kids won’t eat their peas this way then they probably never will. Boil the peas until perfect, then remove from the heat and drain in a cola...
main courses | serves 4
In a little oil, gently fry the onion for 10 minutes. Then add the garlic and chilli powder. Add the tomato puree, the drained kidney beans and the tins of tomatoes with their juice. Cook for 10 minut...
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In a pestle and mortar or a food processor, smash up a small handful of mint leaves with 2 good handfuls of freshly podded peas and broad beans until they look like mushy peas. Add a large handful of ...
snacks and sides | serves 4
Whether you are using fresh or frozen peas, for 4 people you need to put 4 good handfuls of peas into a wide frying pan or casserole-type pan which has a lid (or you can use tinfoil), with ½ a winegla...