Brilliant bean recipes

Beans are packed with protein, fibre, and flavour, making them an irresistible base for hearty, satisfying dishes. Keen to eat more beans? From a hearty shakshuka to comforting stews, soups and traybakes, we’ve rounded up our all-time favourite bean recipes.
Brilliant bean recipes
Brilliant bean recipes
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.

Baked bean shakshuka

Baked bean shakshuka

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A modern twist on a classic Middle Eastern dish, combining a British favourite with piquant rose harissa. Adding a tin of baked beans means this recipe is not just budget-friendly, but super speedy too. Topped with perfectly cooked jammy eggs, and pink pickled onions for a bit of zing, this recipe is as vibrant as it is comforting.

Sweet potato and butter bean gratin with vegan bechamel

Sweet potato and butter bean gratin with vegan bechamel

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Roasted sweet potatoes and creamy butter beans are topped with a luscious vegan béchamel sauce, creating a gratin that's both hearty and heartwarming. Perfect for cosy nights in.

Italian sausage, ’nduja and cannellini bean stew

Italian sausage, ’nduja and cannellini bean stew

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Sausage and bean stew is a comforting classic. This version is packed full of fennel, chunkily sliced to soak up all that Calabrian chilli and fennel ragu. With a generous dollop of nduja paste, this spicy stew will have you going back for more. Serve with a generous grating of Parmigiano Reggiano for an extra savoury kick.

Easy, hearty minestrone soup

Minestrone soup recipe

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A humble tin of cream of tomato soup is the secret ingredient that takes this minestrone to the next level. Seasoned with chilli and oregano for an extra hit of flavour, this is a filling midweek dinner.

Gut-loving buddha bowls

Gut-loving buddha bowls

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Nourish your body with this vibrant Buddha bowl, packed with gut-friendly ingredients that are as good for you as they are delicious. From creamy avocado to earthy beans and grains, this is a dish that makes healthy eating feel indulgent.

Perfect jacket potatoes with smoky double-chilli bean traybake

Perfect jacket potatoes with smoky double-chilli bean traybake

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Take your jacket potatoes to the next level with this smoky, spicy bean traybake. The creamy beans are spiced with double chilli heat, offering the perfect contrast to the soft, fluffy potatoes. It’s a meal that’s sure to warm you from the inside out.

Smoked haddock, leek and butter bean gratin

Smoked haddock, leek and butter bean gratin

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A comforting gratin where flaky smoked haddock meets tender leeks and creamy butter beans. Topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb crust, this dish is rich in flavour.

Mushroom, cavolo Nero and Gruyère pie

Mushroom, cavolo nero and gruyere pie with swede mash

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There’s nothing quite like the smell of nutty mushrooms cooking in plenty of butter. Stir through our easy Creamy Mushroom and Black Truffle Pasta sauce to cut down on time, along with our soft, Collection Alubia De La Bañeza-León Riñón White Beans. Crowned with our shortcut creamy carrot and swede mash and plenty of melty Gruyère, it’s oh-so-indulgent.