Before using, rinse in a colander. These little fellas are already cooked and ready to be enjoyed.

Beetroot Bean Burger
Mix 1 can mashed black beans, 140g cooked quinoa, 150g grated raw beet, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 65g crushed walnuts. Separately, cook 1 diced onion and 75g diced mushrooms in oil. Combine all into six patties. Bake at 190°C fan for 30-40 mins.

Raspberry Bean Brownies
Blitz together 45g ground oats, 1 can black beans, 60ml coconut oil, 115ml maple syrup, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Fold in 80g dark chocolate chips. Move to tin, top with handful of raspberries. Bake for 15-18 mins, 176°C fan.

Black Bean Tomato Curry
Cook 1 diced onion and 1 chopped garlic clove in a tbsp oil until soft. Add 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika and stir. Add 1 can chopped tomatoes, 200ml vegetable stock, 1 can black beans and stir. Simmer for 15 mins until thick.