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 nourishing curry showcases in-season runner beans with a fresh tomato sauce. Perfect if you’re growing both...
Italian starter recipes
Runner beans with pesto, roast cherry tomatoes and lemon ricotta
The colourful Italian combo of tomatoes, pesto and cheese is joined by a beautiful tangle of runner beans in this...
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 (and plenty of garlic). Runner...
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...
15-minute meal recipes
Charred runner bean salad with mozzarella and salsa verde
Runner bean salad is the perfect quick and easy recipe for warm summer nights. Layer up charred runner beans, peas...
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. Or go meat-free with fried...
Friday night dinners
Crispy tacos with charred veg and refried beans
Crispy tortillas are topped with spicy refried beans, warm veg and gooey feta in this fantastic vegetarian dinner. Try swapping...
Paella recipes
Chicken paella with squid and beans
This much-loved Spanish dish is the ideal one-pan supper. Traditionally made for Sunday lunch, it’s cooked over an aromatic open...
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....
Mackerel recipes
Pan-fried mackerel with runner bean salad
Don’t believe you can have a healthy, fresh and tasty meal on the table in just 15 minutes? Well you...
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. Got a glut of...
Chicken salad recipes
Smoked chicken and runner bean salad with salsa verde dressing
A healthy salad recipe packed full of fresh flavours. Beans, lemon, capers and fresh mint complement the smoked chicken. Check...
Chutney recipes
Runner bean chutney
This chutney, made with onions and runner beans, is a perfect accompaniment for cheese or cold roast meats.
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