Beans, Benefits, and the Buck: A Recipe for Change? As Britons pinch pennies and prioritize their plates, a quiet revolution is underway in the UK's kitchen.
Gone are the days of high octane meat alternatives and pricey plant based imitations; instead, savvy shoppers are turning to humble legumes – beans, lentils, and tofu – as a healthier, more sustainable, and cheaper option.
Sales of beans, pulses, and soya bean derivatives have surged by 7. 3% in the first half of this year, driven largely by a 23% increase in cheap dried lentils.