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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.

Dairy-free Gluten-free Vegan

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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.

Dairy-free Vegetarian

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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.

Gluten-free Vegetarian

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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.

Freezable Gluten-free

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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.

Gluten-free Vegetarian

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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.

Gluten-free Vegetarian

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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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