Healthy bean recipes (2024)

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• Kidney bean curry

  A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.242 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.185 ratings

  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 star rating of 4.7 out of 5.147 ratings

  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

• Loaded potato skins with speedy baked beans

  A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

  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
• A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.70 ratings

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

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  Mark Bittman’s Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

• A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.67 ratings

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

• Mexican bean soup with guacamole

  A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.129 ratings

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

• A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.40 ratings

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

• Smoky beans on toast

  A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.42 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.51 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.16 ratings

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

• A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings

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

• A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratings

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

• Easy BBQ beans

  A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.5 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

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

• A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.33 ratings

  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

• A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.18 ratings

  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

• A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.50 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.35 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.12 ratings

  Use up some of those storecupboard leftovers in this delicious salad

• Slow cooker breakfast beans

  A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.17 ratings

  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

• A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.22 ratings

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

• A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.16 ratings

  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

  A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

  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

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