I love beans, pulses lentils etc, but i've never actually cooked with them myself any recipes ideas?!

I love beans, pulses lentils etc, but i've never actually cooked with them myself any recipes ideas?

gratefully recieved, preferly healthy ones that kids can eat too
Thank you very much.

1 day ago
Yes I am a meateater, the kids are just bored of chicken and beef stew in the winter.
All the recipes sound great and I will try all of them and I'm feeling quite hungry now.
Thank you

chilli con carne>>>>>
mince ,onion ,kidney beans-you can buy a tin of cooked.a red pepper.
tomatoes ,a red chilli-put it in the pot whole.
add some lentils.
cook all together.start by frying the mince and onions,add the other ingredients.
serve with brown rice and a salad.top the con carne with some parmesam cheese,lovely!