half a can of kidney beans

Tip the kidney beans into a reusable container and chill until needed. You should use the beans within three days.

Refried beans

Fry 1 crushed garlic clove with 1 chopped onion, tip in the kidney beans, 1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander and 100ml water. Simmer until soft. Roughly mash or blitz.

Spicy bean jacket Mash the kidney beans lightly, then mix with 25g grated cheddar and a splash of chilli sauce. Serve over a baked potato.

Other serving ideas:

Turn a bowl of vegetable soup into a hearty meal by adding kidney beans to it, or make steamed rice a bit more filling by mixing in kidney beans while fluffing the rice using a fork. Serve the rice & beans alongside your main.