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Learn how to soak and cook dried chickpeas for silky hummus and side dishes. We've also got tips for cooking with tinned chickpeas.

Registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook outlines what makes peas so good for us and whether frozen are as good as fresh.

A vegetarian stir-fry packed with spice and flavour. Marinate tofu in ginger, garlic and sesame and serve with a vermicelli noodle mix

This traditional Caribbean side dish combines beans, bacon lardons and ham for a robust and flavour-packed addition to a variety of mains

Do try this – it’s melting and nutty flavoured, with sweet peas and just a hint of cream

These classic spring veggies retain their flavour and colour when cooked this way - make the most of the short asparagus season!

Cooked lettuce? You better believe it! Glynn Purnell works his magic with this super fresh and summery side dish

Transform your side dish into something special with this low-fat, taste-packed recipe, delicious with fish

Baste your fish in brown butter then steam with shellfish, peas, cider and zesty lemon

This is great in summer on the barbie but a griddle on the hob still does it justice - luckily!

A delicious summery side dish, with the very best of the season's veg crop

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

This healthy, vegan pasta dish is ready in under 20 minutes. It's low calorie and provides 3 of your 5-a-day along with fibre, vitamin C and iron.

Avoid the 3pm sugar crash with these healthy curried roast chickpeas that make a perfect snack. You can use the recipe as a base to make other snacks too

Good Food favourite Lesley Waters proves that healthy can be hearty - and tasty too!

Peas are in season in June and are delicious fresh, but frozen ones often have just as much taste

A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day

Coat asparagus, peas and Jersey Royals in a mint and wild garlic butter, then top with toasted almonds – the perfect partner to roast meat and savoury tarts

Need something speedy for dinner? Try this chicken, coated in flavourful za'atar and served with spiced chickpeas. It's simple, but seriously delicious

Make the most of fresh podded peas in the summer with this fiery, zingy baked feta recipe. It's a sensational lunch for two with crusty bread

Add fresh chilli, garlic and mint to frozen peas and ramp up the flavour of this freezer favourite. It makes an ideal side dish for piri piri chicken

Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day

For a great night in, whip up this warming meal, serve with a bit of naan and get comfy on the sofa

Enjoy this fresh-tasting lunch option, on the table in 20 minutes. It's low in calories but provides folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron