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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Chorizo
Chorizo, prawn and butter bean stew
This simple but hearty chorizo and bean stew recipe from Kate Humble is bound to become a new weeknight favourite. Serve with crusty bread.
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30-minute meals
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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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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Artichokes
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 chops
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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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 beans
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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Casseroles
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
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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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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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
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 roasts
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 meals
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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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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