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.

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Easy chicken casserole

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.190 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?

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • 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

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • 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

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • 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

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.34 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

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • 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

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 5 hrs 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • 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

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • 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

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • 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

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.41 ratings

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

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings

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

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • 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

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • 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.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • 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

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
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