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Butter bean recipes

Butter beans are one of our favourite tinned pulses and work well in meaty and vegetarian dishes alike. Try them in casseroles, salads or even in this creamy pork dish – discover the possibilities and browse all our brilliant butter bean recipes.

Don’t forget to check out all our recipes with tinned beans for ideas with haricots, cannellini, butter, kidney, borlotti and mixed beans.

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30-minute meal recipes

Brothy beans with pumpkin

Brothy beans are comfort in a bowl. This simple dinner showcases the sweet warmth of pumpkin, pairing it with creamy white beans.

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Recipes with tinned beans

Butter bean cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe is one of those classic pasta dishes that combines just a couple of ingredients but results in a meal that's so much greater than the sum of its parts. Here, we've added creamy butter beans for extra fibre and goodness.

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Artichoke recipes

Artichoke and white bean dip

This elegant and summery artichoke dip is one of the best things you can whizz up in your blender. Silky smooth and full of creamy flavour.

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Pork chop recipes

Pork chops with preserved-lemon butter beans

Preserved lemon gives the classic combo of pork chops and beans a hit of tart, salty umami. A low-fuss, high-flavour weeknight dinner.

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Butter bean recipes

Marmite chicken with cacio e pepe butter beans

This easy Marmite chicken on a bed of creamy cacio e pepe butter beans is absolute umami in a bowl. Your new go-to midweek chicken recipe.

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Butter bean recipes

Runner bean pasta salad

A perfect summer barbecue side, this zingy runner bean pasta salad boasts double pulses: verdant runner beans and creamy butter beans.

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Casserole recipes

Chicken sausage casserole

A deeply satisfying one-pot, this chicken sausage casserole combines light chicken sausages, chorizo and creamy beans in a rich sauce.

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January seasonal recipes

Creamy white beans, savoy wedges and ‘nduja

A bowl of creamy white beans, topped with spicy 'nduja sausage paste and crisp savoy cabbage wedges makes for a nourishing 20-minute dinner.

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Delicious recipes for one person

Scotch egg toast

The pub classic is reworked with a healthy twist in our scotch egg toast recipe. Pile eggs, butter beans and chicken onto wholegrain toast.

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Recipes with tinned beans

Veggie bean casserole with pesto garlic croûtes

This hearty veggie bean casserole makes a great option for lunch or a Christmas buffet. Serve with crisp pesto toasts.

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Healthy makeover recipes

Smoked fish pie with butterbean mash

Our easy smoked fish pie is topped with butterbean mash for a nutritious, lower-carb take on the family favourite. You can make it ahead, too.

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Budget recipes

Sausage and butter bean bake

This garlicky sausage and butter bean bake only needs one-pan and can be on the table in just over 30 minutes. A midweek winner.

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Summer roast recipes

Ibérico pork loin with sherry roasted tomatoes, peppers and butter beans

Serve Iberico pork loin with roasted tomatoes, peppers and butter beans. A fuss-free twist on a classic pork roast with summery flavours.

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Midweek meal recipes

Baked rainbow trout and butter bean gratin

This easy dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes. Butter bean and leek gratin with sourdough breadcrumbs and baked rainbow trout.

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Butter bean recipes

Crisp and sticky kale and butter beans with balsamic vinegar

This hearty, textured winter side dish combines sticky balsamic kale with fluffy butter beans. Enjoy as a side or simply as a healthy vegan lunch!

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Filo pastry recipes

Smoky cod and butter bean filo pie

A fish pie - but not as you know it. This flaky cod and butter bean filo pie is bursting with smoky flavour from the chorizo and sweet smoked paprika.