Pulses, rice and grains

Spicy whole-grain pilaf Make the most of whole grains with this spicy brown and wild rice pilaf, adding other ingredients to your taste.
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Iron-rich bean dish This hearty and filling cannellini bean dish is rich in iron, fibre and minerals, while being low in fat.
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Gluten-free quinoa-stuffed peppers These gluten-free quinoa-stuffed peppers are a perfect meal for people on a gluten-free diet, and an excellent source of carbohydrates.
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Chicken and chickpea pilaf This one-pot rice dish is full of flavour and is easy to make and perfect with natural yoghurt and a tomato and cucumber salad.
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Couscous royale This traditional and richly-spiced dish makes a colourful and filling Moroccan family feast. Can be prepared ahead?
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Hoppin' John Hoppin' John is a traditional dish from the American South, blending black-eyed beans with smoked ham and rice.
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Jambalaya This one-pot meal captures authentic Creole and cajun flavours of Louisiana; good with rustic bread to mop up the juices.
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Kasha with vegetables Kasha is a healthy and delicious wholegrain cereal that is prepared similarly to risotto; making it a hearty vegetarian main course.
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Kedgeree This Anglo-Indian brunch dish is usually made with just smoked haddock, but this version includes salmon for added colour and flavour.
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Mushroom risotto Choose an authentic Italian short-grain rice, such as arborio or carnaroli, to ensure the risotto has a creamy consistency.
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Paella This Spanish rice dish has many regional variations. This version, Paella Marinera, contains a delicious mix of seafood.
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Puy lentils with goat's cheese, olives and fresh thyme Small, grey-green Puy lentils are valued because of the way they hold their shape during cooking, and are a good source of protein.
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Quinoa tabbouleh In this healthy cheese and olive salad, the quinoa has a creamy, nutty taste with a slight crunch once it is cooked.
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Spanish lentils This classic Spanish dish of brown lentils, Cocisda de Lentejas, relies on salty bacon, spicy chorizo, and paprika for its flavour.
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Quick vegetable couscous Healthy homemade food need not be cumbersome to make, and this quick vegetable couscous is the perfect example - whipped up in no time!
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