Pulses are not only satisfying to eat and a low-fat source of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, but they also count towards your recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables. Added to that, they are cheap, eco-friendly, and readily available. Pulses are edible seeds that grow in a pod, which include dried beans, dried peas, and lentils, including red, green, yellow, and brown lentils, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, broad beans, kidney beans, and butter beans. Taking her inspiration from all around the globe and her love of these nutritionally important foods, Vicky Jones has created a collection of delicious recipes. Over half of them are vegetarian, while the rest make creative use of modest amounts of fish, poultry, or meat. Try Moroccan Harira Soup or Cuban Black Bean Soup from the Soups section. Tasty Street Food ideas include Lentil Pancakes with Mint Raita and Brazilian Black-eye Bean and Shrimp Fritters. Also included are stunning Salads, including Mung Bean Salad.