Baked bean recipes

Try our speedy, healthy recipe for homemade baked beans. It wins hands down when it comes to taste and texture, and delivers three of your five-a-day

A superhealthy supper that's perfect for a busy weeknight, try making double the beans and freezing for next time

Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day

Enjoy these Boston baked beans with a jacket potato or crusty bread. Time works its magic on this dish, but there's very little hands-on work to do

Spruce up beans on toast with this hearty version, topped with pancetta and eggs. It works for brunch or supper, and makes a quick and easy and meal for two

Upgrade beans on toast and turn it into something special with a sprinkling of feta, a thick slice of sourdough and a tin of chopped tomatoes

Jazz up this all-day staple dish with some cumin, coriander and semi-dried tomatoes then serve on hot buttered wholemeal bread

A simple, low-calorie supper that uses storecupboard pulses and hearty aubergine topped with Parmesan cheese

Pack in the nutrients with smoky beans and baked eggs. Great for a veggie family lunch or supper, serve with flatbreads or toast for extra sustenance

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes - give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

A comforting supper for a crowd that you can freeze ahead to save time on the night

Enjoy this slow-cooked alternative to canned baked beans for breakfast or brunch, served on toast or with eggs. They're a good source of protein