
Healthy bean recipes
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Kidney bean curry
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.
Easy chicken casserole
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?
Mixed bean chilli with wedges
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
Spicy chicken & bean stew
This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up
Vegetable & bean chilli
This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables
Mexican bean soup with guacamole
This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks
Butter bean & tomato salad
This quick and easy vegan French salad combines delicious flavours - perfect summer dish
Smoky beans on toast
Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day
Spicy chilli bean soup
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
Italian butter beans
This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops
Bean & pesto mash
Substitute potatoes with pulses for a healthy alternative mash with a chunky texture
Smoky beans with basil & bacon
Whip up a super healthy alternative to beans on toast in 10 minutes flat. This dish is high in fibre too
Easy BBQ beans
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.
Simple mashed black beans
Fibre packed refried beans are easy to make yourself and are fantastic fajita fillers
Black beans & avocado on toast
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
Creamy leek & bean soup
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
Avocado & black bean eggs
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
Giant butter bean stew
This authentic vegetarian casserole makes a delicious first course, or serve alongside slow-cooked lamb as part of a Greek Easter feast
Storecupboard tuna bean salad
Use up some of those storecupboard leftovers in this delicious salad
Slow cooker breakfast beans
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
Bean & barley soup
Low-fat, vegetarian and super-healthy, this filling one-pot lunch or dinner is packed with chickpeas, butter beans and pearl barley
Mexican pulled chicken & beans
This budget-busting sharing platter of slow-cooked chipotle chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd - and won't break a student budget, either
Three bean spring minestrone
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
Saucy bean baked eggs
Make these five-ingredient baked eggs with tomatoes and beans using storecupboard staples. It's a quick, easy, tasty and healthy dish