Cannellini bean recipes

Make this summer bean stew and use it as a base for three meals. Using dried beans is a cost-effective cooking option. See the three extra recipes below

Use up any veg in the fridge in this speedy, low calorie stew, with white beans and pancetta. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, if you like

This classic slow-roast pork belly makes an impressive main course for a dinner party. It takes a little time but the end result is definitely worth it

Ideal for a picnic

Whip up a super healthy alternative to beans on toast in 10 minutes flat. This dish is high in fibre too

A quick and easy summery salad - ideal for serving with a barbecue spread

Substitute potatoes with pulses for a healthy alternative mash with a chunky texture

Use the extras from our summer bean stew as the base to make this dish with white fish in a herby topping, green olives and leftover green aïoli

Dip vegetable crudités into this low-fat, moreish dip for a superhealthy snack fix

Re-create a taste of Spain in your garden with this tapas style salad, perfect for nibbling on in the sun

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Canned beans and chickpeas are perfect for mashing when you need a speedy side dish

Let Gordon Ramsay take the mystery out of making soup with cappuccino froth

A healthy and delicious side dish, packed full of unforgettable flavours - try it with a roast

The pittas become crunchy in the oven making them unbelievably moreish

Try an extra special version of beans on toast for brunch or lunch with our white beans in a miso sauce served on thick slices of sourdough toast

This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with jacket potatoes on Bonfire Night

Your family will love this summery version of beans on toast

Mop up the juices of this low-fat supper dish with crusty bread

Grill white fish fillets and serve on top of chorizo, cannellini beans and spinach for a quick dinner that packs in 3 of your 5 a day

A tasty alternative to baked beans, this recipe will spice up your jacket potatoes no end

A comforting, quick stew for all the family, cooked all in one pot

Warm yourself up on a chilly night with this comforting one-pot, and avoid the washing-up too