19 healthy bean recipes

To see more of our delicious, hearty and filling bean ideas, check out our butter bean recipes, black bean recipes, borlotti bean recipes and broad bean recipes. Plus see all our high-fibre meals.

Healthy butterbean recipes

Baked cod and butter beans

Cod is topped with a rosemary parmesan crust then baked in a rich tomato and butter bean sauce to make this seriously high-protein dish.

Tuscan pork loin steaks

For a speedy dinner that's low in calories and fat but high in protein, try this speedy supper with Mediterranean flavours.

Healthy beans on toast

Ditch the processed variety and make your own baked beans using tomatoes, spices and honey. They are truly delicious on wholegrain toast for lunch.

Turmeric and ginger butter bean stew

Nourish yourself with a big bowl of our butter bean and kale stew with a zingy ginger, turmeric and creamy coconut milk broth.

Healthy black bean recipes

Healthy chicken and black bean stew

Make a rich and warming chicken stew with black beans for extra protein. Top with soured cream and grated cheese then dig in.

Slow cooker black bean chilli

This easy chilli with black beans and fiery chipotle chilli paste is a great low-calorie veggie version the whole family will love.

Quinoa and black bean chilli

For a meat-free alternative to regular chilli, try this quinoa and black bean version, it's high in protein and low calorie.

Healthy green bean recipes

Orzo, bean and tuna salad

Turn storecupboard staples into this vibrant, nutritious orzo pasta salad with roasted red peppers, black olives and green beans.

Green bean curry

You can use frozen green beans to make this simple low-calorie curry, but use fresh while they're at their best in the summer to add crunch. Serve with wholegrain rice and yogurt.

Green bean salad with mustardy dressing

For a light side salad, try charring green beans on a griddle pan and mix with a mustardy dressing.

Grains, greens and beans salad with pesto dressing

On the table in 15 minutes, this nutritious salad is packed with green veggies, wholegrains and tossed in fresh pesto.

Healthy cannellini bean recipes

Harissa chicken and white bean bake

Chicken thighs are coated in harissa and cooked in a rich tomato sauce with beans and olives to make this healthy, high-protein dish.

Cod, kale and marinated beans

For a high-protein and fibre-rich dinner, try this light cod recipe with kale and cannellini beans.

Chorizo, greens and bean stew

This hearty, healthy and high-protein chorizo stew dinner is flavoured with sweet smoked paprika and peppered with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes and kale.

Five-bean chilli

Make the most of storecupboard tins in this easy vegan bean chilli. Serve this comforting one-pot with brown rice, avocado, coriander and dairy-free yogurt for a nourishing dinner.

Braised courgettes and cannellini beans

This low-calorie one-pot recipe with courgette, cannellini beans and parmesan makes a delicious filling lunch.

Spiced cod one pot

Cod is simmered with beans, tomatoes and ’nduja to create a flavourful dish that's low in calories yet high in protein.

Healthy kidney bean recipes

Healthy bean salad

Ready in just 20 minutes, this colourful salad is packed with green beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans, all drizzled with a green tahini dressing.

Vegan chilli

A sweet 'n' smoky chilli with vegan mince, two types of beans and plenty of spices for kick.