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Beyond baked beans
You can prepare a simple dinner using some beans from the store shelf. Beans are nutrient-dense and full of fiber and protein. They are very friendly and offer great value for money. Here’s a collection of interesting recipes to prove that soybeans aren’t just for soups or stews—though there are plenty of those—whether you love kidney beans, cannellini, butter, or black beans. Sample tasty veggie burgers, fresh sides, one-pot dishes, dinner seafood and hearty main courses.
Kidney bean and sweet potato stew
This vegetarian stew is surprisingly spicy and spicy, most of the ingredients can be found in your store cupboard, so you probably already have everything you need to make it. The addition of cumin, cinnamon, chillies and turmeric enhances the flavor of tomato paste, sweet potato slices and rajma. A dollop of chilled Greek yogurt and a drizzle of fresh, flavorful oil flavored with mint set out the stew.
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Smoky chicken and black bean stew
Dried beans usually benefit from being soaked or cooked first, but this stew, filled with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, doesn’t need either. Jalapeno peppers and smoked paprika are cooked at a slow, low temperature for two hours to create an earthy, smoky flavor. Additionally, slow cooking guarantees melt-in-the-mouth tender chicken thighs, which you can shred into the stew when done.
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Mushroom and black bean burgers
This is a delicious, flavorful, vegetarian burger with a beautiful texture. Mixed with canned black beans, garlic, chipotle, cumin, lime zest and chestnut mushrooms, peanut butter is the hidden ingredient. Patties are formed from this mixture and cooked. For even more smokiness, you can grill them to perfection and serve them on buns topped with chopped peanuts, coriander and lime.
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Hake with butter beans and lemon mayo
Hake is cooked in a broth made with fresh tomatoes and butter beans, making it a surprisingly easy dish to make. The mild heat from the sweet smoked paprika complements the meaty fish and creamy beans, making it the key ingredient that binds everything together. Any thick fillets of white fish such as haddock or cod will also work well. A light lemon mayo, with lemon zest and juice mixed throughout, is served alongside the entree.
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Boston baked beans
This is a classic American dish that is really easy to make, although it takes a while for the beans to become soft and wonderfully creamy. A typical bean for baked beans, dried haricot beans, is used in this recipe; Remember that they should be soaked overnight before cooking. To make dinner, add treacle, ketchup, brown sugar, onions, cloves, mustard and vinegar to a bowl. Although a slice of crusty bread on the side is highly recommended.
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Black bean and chipotle soup
This is a hearty, spicy soup that can be prepared in half an hour. Saute the celery and garlic, then add the vegetable stock, chipotle paste (which gives the soup a warm, rounded spice), cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Then, just blend everything with a stick blender. Here, we believe the accompaniments—mashed avocado, crunchy Mexican chips, refreshing sour cream (or yogurt) and chunks of tangy, pickled jalapeños—are just as substantial as the main course.
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Cauliflower cheese and white bean bake
Add canned butter beans and cannellini beans to everyone’s favorite cauliflower cheese to make it a hearty, high-protein main dish. Add the rinsed beans, stock and sauteed onion. Season with nutmeg and mustard. Cook cauliflower florets until soft. The biggest part is yet to come: before baking, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
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Borlotti beans with browned onions and sausages
The rich broth of caramelized onions, garlic, fresh sage and bay leaves will take a while to simmer, but we assure you it will be worth the wait. Plus, as it simmers, the aromas of earthy borlotti, buttery onions and fresh herbs will permeate your home. Not to mention their delicious aroma when the sausages begin to caramelize and sizzle after being fried, baked or grilled, depending on your preference. Serve with greens and a generous dollop of sharp English mustard.
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Smoked bean and mushroom quesadillas
Quesadillas, which are flour tortillas filled with cheese and beans and cooked until crispy and melty, are a crowd favorite. This is the best homemade fast food. Add garlic and sauteed mushrooms here. The beans in question are butter beans seasoned with black pepper, sea salt, smoked paprika and roasted red pepper. Place a tortilla with the bean mixture on top, top with shredded cheese and mushrooms, cook and then cut into wedges. Enjoy them while they are hot.
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Aubergine chilli traybake
Midweek dinners are ideal for traybakes because they require little prep or cleanup. This meal includes kidney beans, canned tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices and finely chopped aubergine – a vegetable that tastes great. Place sliced aubergine halves on top and bake covered. Sprinkle grated cheddar on top and cook until melted for a tasty, savory topping. Accompanied by a crusty bread.
Smoky bean and monkfish stew
Full of Mediterranean flavors, this recipe can be made with butter, cannellini or haricot beans. Onions, garlic, smoked paprika, tomato puree and fish stock provide the base, to which diced peppers, beans and herbs are added. Finally, small pieces of monkfish are added to avoid overcooking. Hake would also be a viable option. To mop up the juices, we’re going to serve it with warm garlic bread.