In The Bean Book, the first to deal comprehensively with beans and their related pulses – peas and lentils – Rose Elliot provides a complete range of recipes for this most versatile form of food that has sustained humankind throughout history. Beans are inexpensive, nutritious (rich in protein, low in fat, high in fibre, an excellent source of iron, phosphorous and B vitamins), colourful, and available today in an astonishing variety.

 

For a real winter warmer, why not try the satisfying Root Vegetable and Lentil Stew in the Recipes section.