Runner bean recipes
Put a late-summer glut to good use with one of our delicious runner bean recipes.
Make runner beans the star of delicious salads and side dishes. Runner beans are seriously versatile: grill on the barbecue, simmer with spices to make aromatic chutneys, add to a traditional paella, stir-fry or steam and serve with chicken or seafood.
Take a look through our runner bean recipes for more inspiration…
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August seasonal recipes
Runner bean, tomato and tamarind curry
Tangy with tamarind, this curry showcases runner beans with a fresh tomato sauce. Perfect if you’re growing both in your garden this summer.
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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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Italian starter recipes
Runner beans with pesto, roast cherry tomatoes and lemon ricotta
The unbeatable Italian combo of tomatoes, pesto and cheese is joined by a beautiful tangle of runner beans in this easy summer salad. Enjoy on its own or as part of a bigger meal – it makes a lovely side to a summery roast chicken.
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August seasonal recipes
Braised chicken with a runner bean fricassée
This is a simple and summery chicken dish which makes great use of seasonal produce. The runner bean fricassé helps eradicate the issue of runner beans being stringy.
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Runner bean recipes
Runner bean and apple chutney
Transform a glut of late summer veg into Gill Meller's runner bean and apple chutney. This tangy pickle will last you well into winter.
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Coleslaw recipes
Avocado slaw with runner beans
Creamy avocado slaw is the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics and summer lunches. Pecans, spring onions and parsley add lots of flavour.
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15-minute meal recipes
Charred runner bean salad with mozzarella and salsa verde
Runner bean salad is the perfect recipe for summer nights. Layer up charred runner beans, peas, squidgy mozzarella and punchy salsa verde.
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Alternative barbecue recipes
Barbecued vegetables with tahini dressing
Barbecue aubergine, peppers, courgettes and runner beans for an easy vegan feast. Serve the barbecued veg with a shallot and tahini dressing.
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Midweek meal recipes
Beans and greens on toast with chorizo and egg
Give beans on toast a smart upgrade with added greens and a spicy Spanish kick. Perfect for weekend brunching or a quick mid-week dinner.
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Friday night dinners
Crispy tacos with charred veg and refried beans
These crispy tacos see tortilla wraps topped with spicy refried beans, warm veg and gooey feta for a fantastic vegetarian dinner.
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Paella recipes
Chicken paella with squid and beans
This much-loved Spanish dish is the ideal one-pan supper. Feed a crowd with our chicken paella and watch everyone dive in to nab the choicest morsels.
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Spaghetti recipes
Runner bean spaghetti with salmon and capers
Runner bean spaghetti: salty capers and smoky salmon marry together perfectly in this light, low carb summer salad for four
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Mackerel recipes
Pan-fried mackerel with runner bean salad
We've served thrifty pan-fried mackerel on a bed of crispy pancetta and runner beans, drizzled in a lemon dressing, for a summery 15-minute meal.
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Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Borlotti and runner beans with sage, tomato and garlic
Completely vegetarian, completely gluten free, completely scrumptious – a great summery stew that you can make-ahead.
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Chutney recipes
Runner bean chutney
This runner bean chutney is a great way to use up any surplus beans. It's the perfect accompaniment for cheese or cold roast meats.
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