Sustainable recipes and tips

Welcome to the home of sustainable recipes and tips! We’ve got ideas galore for cooking with more planet-friendly ingredients, from lentils and mussels (read about sustainably farmed mussels) to meat like venison (discover why we should all be eating more of it). Plus: reduce your energy use with recipes designed for pressure cookers, microwaves and air fryers.

Food waste is a major kitchen issue, but we’ve got tips of making the most of often-binned ingredients such as vegetable peelings, bread ends and citrus zest.

We know it can be overwhelming, so if you’re trying to make better choices with your food, here you’ll find sustainable fish, meat and vegetarian recipes all in one place – plus expert guides and tips.

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Sustainable meat and fish recipes

Explore our heathier, more ethical and interesting ideas with more sustainable varieties of meat and fish like venison and mussels, and use every last scrap of your cut of meat by making a meat broth.

Venison recipes

Venison is a delicious, nutritious and more sustainable alternative to other red meats. Our venison recipes showcase the wonderful flavour...

29 Recipes

Mussel recipes

British mussels are an inexpensive, tasty and sustainable option when it comes to seafood. At their most succulent and plentiful...

29 Recipes

Leftover chicken recipes

Had a Sunday roast? Wondering what to do with that leftover chicken? We've got so many different recipes to choose...

44 Recipes

Sustainable recipes

Trying to cook planet-friendly meals but not sure where to start? We're here to help. Little changes can make a...

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Eating pulses is a savvy move

Pulses are good for us, good for the soil, and are a source of protein with a much lower carbon footprint than meat and dairy. Try one of our butter bean recipes for a quick, healthy and sustainable supper.

Butter bean recipes

Butter beans are one of our favourite tinned pulses and work well in meaty and vegetarian dishes alike. Try them...

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Recipes using black beans

Got a tin of black beans in the cupboard? We’ve got lots of quick and easy ideas for making the...

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Lentil recipes

Lentils come loaded with fibre and protein and are a cheap and easy way to bulk up a recipe. Try...

54 Recipes

Puy lentil recipes

Puy lentils are a clever standby on busy nights. Try one of our delicious Puy lentil recipes including salads, sides...

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Recipes with tinned beans

Got a tin of beans? Then you've got a meal in the making. This collection has all sorts of ideas...

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Low energy recipes

From a rich stew made in a slow cooker to a hearty pot roast chicken done in the pressure cooker – cook dinner using less energy, in less time with our gadget recipes.