Beans

Who doesn't love beans? Here you can find recipes for all the different kinds of beans for every occasion from comforting soups to spicy chillis.

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Sicilian-style mackerel with white beans and caponata

Caponata is a wonderful sweet and sour veggie dish hailing from Sicily. Serve any leftover caponata, with or without the beans, on some warm garlicky sourdough toasts

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

1 hr 10 mins

Serves: 4

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Creamy bean dip with crispy tapas topping

Jarred beans make for an exceptionally creamy dip; the perfect base for a Spanish-inspired topping of smoky chorizo, crispy breadcrumbs and juicy prawns.

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

30 mins

Serves: 4-6

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Reader recipe: Chunky chorizo and butter bean soup

Helen, from Lincolnshire, won our recipe competition with this flavour-packed hearty soup

50 mins

Serves: 6

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Blistered green beans and tomatoes

Cooking the beans until they blister adds a lovely smoky flavour to this simple dish – toss through roasted baby potatoes for a more substantial side

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

15 mins

Serves: 4

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Polish sausage and beans with quick pickled cabbage

Sausages, beans and quick pickled cabbage make up this delicious Polish-inspired one pot recipe by Melissa Hemsley

Recipe by Melissa Hemsley

1 hr

Serves: 4-6

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Ribs, red beans and rice

Red beans are traditionally served on Monday nights, after the beans were set to soak overnight on Sunday, and they could bubble away while chores and laundry were being done during the day. Combining two Southern classics works perfectly here, where pork ribs also benefit from the low-and-slow approach. If you’re a baker, a loaf of buttery cornbread would be a great accompaniment.

Recipe by Sarah Cook

4 hrs, plus overnight soaking and marinating

Serves: 6

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Feta-stuffed peppers with butter bean salad

Quinoa adds extra protein to these Mediterranean-style stuffed peppers

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

30 mins

Serves: 2

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Cheesy beans on toast

No cheeseboard would be complete without the sharp, nutty taste of a quality mature cheddar, but this versatile cheese is also a great ingredient for cooking. Melted into the sauce and then grilled until bubbling on top, this twist on beans on toast can be served for brunch or as an evening snack

Recipe by Tom Mitchell-Dawson

30 mins

Serves: 4

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Full English fry-up with black pudding hash

Take your breakfast fry-up to the next level – sweet spring onions pair perfectly with spiced black pudding and new-season potatoes

Recipe by Sarah Cook

1 hr

Serves: 6

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