Broad bean recipes

Broad bean, feta & watercress salad

Peppery watercress makes a bold base for this simple side dish, finished with crumbled cheese and crunchy pine nuts

Tomato, burrata & broad bean salad

Chop up tomatoes, toss with salt, top with creamy burrata and slather with a broad bean-flecked salsa verde to make this simple yet super-tasty salad

Pea & broad bean shakshuka

We’ve turned a classic brunch shakshuka dish into more of a sharing main course by adding seasonal spring vegetables like peas, broad beans and asparagus

Pork chops with broad bean & minted Jersey smash

Make the most of seasonal summer ingredients with pan-fried pork chops served with colourful broad beans, spring onions, mint and Jersey Royal potatoes

Pea, broad bean & rocket risotto with chicken

This fresh, spring risotto has great depth as it’s made from a stock of the pea pods, asparagus ends, and parsley stalks. There's less waste, more flavour

Tomato salad with ricotta, broad beans & salsa verde

Serve tricolore salad with a twist using heritage tomatoes, ricotta and salsa verde. A lovely summery side dish for a picnic, barbecue, or light lunch

Burrata bruschetta

Try a new twist on bruschetta, topped with burrata, broad beans, sugar snap peas, radish, mint and chilli. It makes a fab lunch or starter for a dinner party

Pods & sods with watercress

Soya beans, asparagus, broad beans and peas tossed in a vinaigrette make a delicious springtime accompaniment to roast lamb

Greek lamb with smoked aubergine & minty broad beans

Lean red meat delivers iron and B vitamins in this protein-packed dinner, with aubergine purée as a delicious alternative to mash

Summer vegetable & quail’s egg tart

A bread mix makes an easy cheat's base and is delicious topped with a creamy pea filling, broad beans, leeks, asparagus and cracked eggs

Chilli broad bean fritters with homemade labneh

A light lunch or dinner party starter of falafel-like patties served over labneh, a creamy Middle-Eastern strained yogurt cheese

Crispy lamb breast with broad beans, chilli & marjoram

Lamb, pan-fried with polenta to give it an irresistibly crisp finish, served with tender broad beans, shallots and herbs

Lamb lollipops with smashed minty broad beans

These griddled cutlets should be eaten like drumsticks, making this bright, fresh dish ideal for a sharing platter

Pappardelle broad bean carbonara

A creamy pancetta, broad bean and egg sauce makes an ideal accompaniment to ribbon pasta

Broad bean & dill pilaf

This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken

Simple salmon with spring pasta

Asparagus, peas and broad beans are all natural partners for fish, make them more indulgent with creamy tarragon pasta

Broad bean, barley & mint salad

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley - for a light touch, serve cold with goat's cheese, mint and nuts

Broad bean & Lancashire cheese tart

A beautifully British tart to make a picnic special

Broad bean pilau

This broad bean dish will add a Middle Eastern twist to any summer occasion

Broad bean, yogurt & mint soup

Delectable smooth soup, high in fibre and folic acid

Crushed broad bean pesto

This green sauce is delicious stirred through pasta, spread on toast with crumbly cheese, or as a dip

Beef, cheese & broad bean quesadillas

The whole family will enjoy this hand-held supper for a quick TV dinner

Stewed rabbit with broad beans

Use this rich game meat in a delicious light casserole with podded beans, bacon, light ale and thyme

Chicken & broad bean tagliatelle

A lovely, light and fresh pasta dish