Healthy bean recipes

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge or when you fancy something cheap, this curry is delicious and filling. It's healthy and vegan-friendly, too.

This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals?

A warming bowl of vegetarian chilli makes for great comfort food. Serve with potato wedges for a healthy weeknight supper, and be sure to make extra for the freezer

Think cheesy potato skins topped with baked beans doesn’t sound healthy? They can be, and here we show how. You’ll want to cook these beans again and again

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks

This quick and easy vegan French salad combines delicious flavours - perfect summer dish

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

There's minimal prep time to make this hearty bean soup, which works just as well as an easy dinner or packed in a flask for lunch

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

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

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

Quick, simple and packed with goodness, make these smoky barbecue beans in less than 30 minutes and serve as part of a pick-and-mix Mexican-style supper.

Fibre packed refried beans are easy to make yourself and are fantastic fajita fillers

A vibrant Mexican-style breakfast with fresh avocado and black beans. Give yourself a healthy start with our easy vegan beans on toast with a twist

This healthy, low-fat soup is based on the classic leek and potato, but cannellini beans replace the potatoes – as they contribute to your 5-a-day

Set yourself up for the day with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs, avocado and black beans. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and makes a great lunch, too

This authentic vegetarian casserole makes a delicious first course, or serve alongside slow-cooked lamb as part of a Greek Easter feast

Use up some of those storecupboard leftovers in this delicious salad

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

Low-fat, vegetarian and super-healthy, this filling one-pot lunch or dinner is packed with chickpeas, butter beans and pearl barley

This budget-busting sharing platter of slow-cooked chipotle chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd - and won't break a student budget, either

Enjoy this three bean minestrone soup as a healthy lunch or supper. Full of protein, it will keep you going through the day and contains 3 of your 5-a-day