Matt Moran's quick broad bean, crab and mint risotto

Broad bean, crab and mint risotto

Using seasonal produce, Matt Moran takes us on a trip through Italy with this quick and easy seafood risotto.

Broad bean and feta dip

You can make this dip in no time at all, perfect for when unexpected guests pop over. This recipe is an extract from our new cookbook delicious. daily (HarperCollins, $45), out October 30.

Molokhieh soup with broad beans (besara)

This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish is both simple and flavourful. This is an edited extract from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley (Ebury, $49.99).

Sweet potato, chorizo, broad bean and chickpea rice salad

Sweet potato, chorizo, broad bean and chickpea rice salad.

This sweet potato, chorizo and broad bean salad is an impressive side or main dish.

Crumbed lamb meatballs with broad bean salad

“The mint in the salad makes a classic complement to the lamb” - Shannon Bennett.

Broad bean, quinoa, pickled lemon-skin salad

Broad beans are a source of protein and include essential vitamins of A, B1 and B2. If buying fresh, look for firm, crisp pods that don't feel like they have any air inside. This recipe serves 4 as a side.

Grilled scallops, broad bean ful, mussels and kohlrabi

This seafood starter looks incredible, and tastes even better. Recipe by Roy Ner of Sydney's Nour restaurant.

Blue swimmer crab pasta with broad beans and corn

“A delicious new way with crab and corn” - Matt Moran.

Broad bean and pea salad with freekeh and yoghurt sauce

Fresh and filling, this vegetarian salad is a great go-to dinner. This recipe is an extract from Salads and Pickles: Vegetables with more taste and less waste, by Alex Elliot-Howery and Sabine Spindler of Cornersmith (Murdoch Books), $39.99.

This smashed avo and broad bean bruschetta is the ultimate spring brunch

Broad bean and avocado bruschetta with pecorino

Avocado on toast gets a Maggie Beer makeover.

Mussels with quinoa and broad beans

A light, spring dinner. Crusty bread for mopping is essential.

Matt Wilkinson's asparagus, broad bean and feta pie

Asparagus, broad bean and feta open pie

Celebrate the best of spring vegetables with this delicious open pie.

Loaded sweet potato with broad beans and chilli

The flavours don't hold back in this dish!

Alberto Fava's broad bean and pecorino tortelli

Broad bean and pecorino tortelli

A true Italian treat, that's hard to beat. Recipe by chef Alberto Fava, from Melbourne's Tipo 00.

Jamie Oliver's spaghetti with broad bean pesto

Broad beans are a rich source of protein and folic acid. This is a simple recipe you can whip up for a midweek or weekend meal. The pesto is also great as a dip served with crudites, according to Jamie Oliver.