Our best bean recipes

Beans come tinned or dried. The former saves time but the latter provides a better flavour and texture. They may require a little extra love but the result is magic. Here are all the ways to make the most out of beans.  

French beans and mangetout with hazelnut and orange

French beans and mangetout with hazelnut and orange

Hot yoghurt and broad bean soup

Hot yoghurt and broad bean soup

Sagnarelli with wild broad beans and lemon

Sagnarelli with wild broad beans and lemon

Charred green beans with anchovy dressing and seed dukkah

Charred green beans with anchovy dressing and seed dukkah

French beans with shiitake mushrooms and nutmeg

French beans with shiitake mushrooms and nutmeg

Butter bean purée with dukkah

Butter bean purée with dukkah

Portobello steaks and butter bean mash

Portobello steaks and butter bean mash