Hearty, healthy and WARMING

These tasty and nourishing meat-free meals will help bump up your five a day

COWBOY BEANS

You can't beat this recipe in the comfort food stakes. Add a poached egg on top for extra sauciness.

• Parsley leaves

1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions until soft. Stir in the smoked paprika and cook for 30 secs before adding the garlic. Cook for 1 min, stirring continuously.

2. Tip in the cannellini beans and add the bay leaves, thyme 2 leaves and tomatoes, plus a tin of water, the barbecue sauce to taste, the brown sauce and a good seasoning of salt and pepper. Cook for 20 mins and serve on toasted sourdough or in a jacket potato, with fresh parsley leaves.

TIP If you have an air fryer, they’re great for speeding up the process of baking potatoes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD 

Simple and packed with goodness, this warm salad will leave you feeling satisfied.