Here are all of my best vegetarian bean recipes, using everything from creamy butter beans and chickpeas to hearty white beans. You’ll find creamy bean bowls that are perfect with crusty bread, fresh and flavour-packed bean salads, and comforting bean and pasta dishes. There’s something for every mood, from simple, cosy flavours to more adventurous twists like my fresh gochujang and lime tofu beans.
All of these recipes are vegetarian, packed with plant-based protein and fibre, and many are perfect for meal prep and keeping in the fridge for easy lunches and dinners throughout the week. I eat beans multiple times a week, so you can trust me when I say these vegetarian bean recipes are tried, tested and absolutely delicious!
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Cheesy Tuna Bean Bake
This cheesy tuna bean bake is my twist on a classic cheesy tuna pasta bake, but with beans instead of pasta. I’ve used caramelised leeks for added sweetness, a thick and creamy cheese sauce made extra flavourful with the bean stock, then topped it all with crispy sourdough breadcrumbs and plenty of sharp Cheddar cheese. […]
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Korean Cheesy Beans with Kimchi and Tofu
These Korean cheesy beans with kimchi and tofu are my high-fibre, vegetarian take on traditional Korean budae jjigae, or army stew. Budae jjigae emerged in South Korea after the Korean War, when ingredients from US military bases, including Spam, sausages and baked beans, were combined with Korean ingredients like kimchi, garlic and gochujang. Today, budae […]
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Beans alla Nerano
These beans alla Nerano are inspired by the famous Southern Italian pasta dish spaghetti alla Nerano. The original is a creamy dish made with olive oil, caramelised courgettes and Provolone del Monaco. I’ve somewhat simplified the recipe and turned it into a hearty, high-fibre vegetarian bean recipe using creamy white beans. To make things easier, […]
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Gochujang Butter Beans with Tofu
These Creamy Gochujang Butter Beans with Tofu are the perfect high-protein vegetarian dinner. They’re creamy, spicy, and ready in under 20 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights. Packed with plant protein and fibre, this easy one-pan meal is full of bold flavour without requiring lots of ingredients or effort. Better still, it keeps well, […]
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Creamy Beans and Leeks
These creamy beans and leeks are some of the richest I’ve made, and they’re completely dairy-free and vegan. The creaminess comes from a simple blend of silken tofu, soaked cashews, soy milk and nutritional yeast. Made with sweet leeks and cavolo nero, this dish is packed with protein and fibre. Why you’ll love this recipe […]
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Creamy Garlic Butter Beans
These creamy garlic butter beans are indulgent, rich, and packed with flavour — perfect as a side dish or as part of a sharing spread. Silky butter beans are cooked in a garlicky, herby cream sauce, then topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for texture and a punch of flavour. They’re ideal alongside roasted vegetables or […]
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Italian Bean Salad
The best thing about this Italian Bean Salad is that everything comes from a jar or a tin – meaning you can keep the ingredients stocked and whip up a filling, high-fibre lunch in just minutes. It’s packed with nutrients and bold Mediterranean flavours thanks to jarred antipasti, artichokes, capers, and olives. I’ve even used […]
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Greek Bean Salad
A high-protein, high-fibre Greek Bean Salad. Perfect for a quick healthy lunch or as meal prep.
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Creamy Kale Pasta
This creamy kale pasta is a simple, satisfying dish made with white beans, walnuts, and Parmesan. It’s a great way to enjoy your greens while indulging in a hearty bowl of pasta. Flavoured with garlic, chilli, and lemon, it’s packed with bold, fresh flavours. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any night […]
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Chickpea Feta Salad
This easy chickpea feta salad is a great way to pack in a wide variety of veg and plenty of plant protein into one bowl. They say you should eat 30 different plant foods a week for great gut health, and this delicious salad contains 9! This salad is just 389 calories, but each serving […]
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
This creamy pesto pasta salad with butterbeans is the perfect, speedy meal. It’s packed with 20g of protein and 13g of fibre making it the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. I’ve mixed pesto with yoghurt to add protein and reduce calories. Butterbeans add fibre whilst green beans, spinach and tomatoes add plenty of nutrients. This […]
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Smashed Honey Mustard Potato Salad
Smashed honey mustard potato salad packed with green beans, chickpeas, and wild rocket. This salad is a celebration of whole foods and is full of fibre whilst still being absolutely delicious. This is my take on the honey mustard potato salad from the Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook. Smashed potato salad: ingredients To make this delicious […]
