If you want to level up your meals while keeping it easy on your wallet, look no further. Legumes and pulses are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, packed with flavour, nutrients and all-around awesomeness. These magical ingredients bring a whole lot to the table – think protein, fibre and a boatload of vitamins. From hearty stews to creamy soups, these legume and pulses recipes will make your taste buds dance.

Bean Recipes

Beans are inexpensive and a great way to bulk up meals. Try these delicious legume recipes, from butter bean soup to edamame smash.

Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced Apples

White beans, roasted cauliflower and chicken stock are blended to create a satisfyingly smooth soup. Top with smoky chorizo and spiced apples for extra deliciousness.

Recipe for Creamy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced Apples

Creamy Coconut, Sweet Potato & Bean Stew

Meet your new favourite comfort dish – this curried coconut stew stocked with sweet potato chunks and beans.

Recipe for Creamy Coconut, Sweet Potato & Bean Stew

Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka

Want a hearty meal without the effort? Look no further than this saucy shakshuka.

Recipe for Vegan Cannellini Bean Shakshuka

South Western Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these honey-mustard drizzled ‘taters are absolutely divine!

Recipe for South Western Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Chakalaka Mozzarella Skillet Melt

Spicy chakalaka beans with gooey mozzarella cheese – this is the ultimate braai side.

Recipe for Chakalaka Mozzarella Skillet Melt

Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie

These revamped braaibroodjies will be a major hit at your next braai. The chakalaka addition is a serious game-changer!

Recipe for Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie

ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout

Zesty Asian-style trout with umami-loaded noodles and edamame beans – yum!

Recipe for ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout

Seared Tuna Burger with Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo

Not your average burger, this Seared Tuna Burger packs a serious wasabi punch!

Recipe for Seared Tuna Burger with Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo

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Chickpea Recipes

Blend them, toast them in a pan or roast them in the oven. Chickpeas are a great way to add nutrients and texture to meals – these legume recipes show you how.

Parmigiana di Melanzane

A classic Italian dish with a chickpea twist. This hearty dish was made for sharing.

Recipe for Parmigiana di Melanzane

Healthy Homemade Hummus

Chickpeas are the original cauliflower; they’re super versatile. This Healthy Homemade Hummus is the perfect everyday dip.

Recipe for Healthy Homemade Hummus

Spiced Pumpkin & Chickpea Pot

A simple and delicious midweek dinner loaded with chickpeas and pumpkin.

Recipe for Spiced Pumpkin & Chickpea Pot

Chorizo, Bean & Tomato Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas

This hearty and smoky tomato soup will get you through those rainy days. Promise!

Recipe for Chorizo, Bean & Tomato Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas

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Lentil Recipes

Try these tasty and simple legume recipes for a protein and fibre kick.

Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils

A bowl brimming with green veggies, lentils and delicious Thai green curry flavour.

Recipe for Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils

Lentil Dhal

Dhal is one of the tastiest and healthiest ways to make the most of your lentils.

Recipe for Lentil Dhal

Herby Lentil Salad

This herby salad is perfect for winter or summer. Tasty just as is or with a serving of steak.

Recipe for Herby Lentil Salad

Gluten-free Vegetarian Pies

Lentils are super versatile – chuck them in a salad, eat them in a soup or use as a pie filling, the options are endless.

Recipe for Gluten-free Vegetarian Pies

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Pea Recipes

Peas may be public enemy number one to some, but these legume recipes prove why they deserve all the love.

Asian Tuna Fishcakes with Miso Mayo

Not a fan of fishcakes or peas? These tasty Asian-spiced bites will persuade you.

Recipe for Asian Tuna Fishcakes with Miso Mayo

Pan-fried Salmon on Pea & Lemon Risotto

Contrary to belief, risotto can be easy to master. This delicious pea and lemon version topped with pan-fried salmon is all the motivation you need.

Recipe for Pan-fried Salmon on Pea & Lemon Risotto

Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas

Fish and mushy peas are a Brit classic. Pair with beer-battered onion rings, and you’ve got yourself one delicious meal!

Recipe for Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Beer Battered Onion Rings

Pea, Ricotta & Couscous Fritters

These savoury fritters are incredibly moreish – good thing they’re healthy too!

Recipe for Pea, Ricotta & Couscous Fritters

Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork

South Africans love a split pea soup. This version kicks the flavour up a notch with the addition of pulled smoked pork.

Recipe for Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork

Smoked Fish Pie

Smoked snoek and peas cooked in a creamy sauce, and topped with golden puff pastry rounds – now this is comfort food.

Recipe for Smoked Fish Pie

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Quinoa Recipes

This ancient grain is a superfood for a reason. Not only is quinoa packed with zinc, fibre, folate and antioxidants, but it’s also super filling and tasty.

Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad

Loaded with lentils, chickpeas, cracked wheat and sunflower seeds, one plate of this Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad will boost your energy for the day.

Recipe for Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad

Vegan Roast Veggie Bowl with Quinoa

Too many veggies in the fridge? This Roast Veggie Bowl with Quinoa will take care of that.

Recipe for Vegan Roast Veggie Bowl with Quinoa

Chipotle Chicken on Herbed Quinoa with Charred Corn, Avo & Feta

Grilled spicy chicken breasts on a bed of herby quinoa – a delicious, textural delight.

Recipe for Chipotle Chicken on Herbed Quinoa with Charred Corn, Avocado & Feta

Beautiful Brunch Quinoa Bowl

Having friends over for brunch? Whip up this tasty Brunch Bowl in no time.

Recipe for Beautiful Brunch Quinoa Bowl

BBQ Skewers with Egg Fried Quinoa Rice

An easy-to-make and nutrient-dense dinner – delicious and rewarding!

Recipe for BBQ Skewers with Egg Fried Quinoa Rice

Kingklip with Quinoa

Flaky Kingklip fillets served over a flavourful red quinoa salad. Divine!

Recipe for Kingklip with Quinoa

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