Butter Beans are a fantastically healthy ingredient – they’re high in protein and fibre, and they’re an excellent source of carbohydrates. Low in fat and calories but high in folate, starch and iron, they’re one of the best store cupboard ingredients there is. They’re also wonderfully filling, and can be used in a wide array of dishes, both savoury and sweet.
Here are eight of our favourites:
This delicious smoothie recipe has a fantastic creamy fruitiness, and while you can’t taste the beans, they mean it will keep you fuller for longer than most regular smoothies!
Did you know you can make a delicious mash from butter beans? It’s so filling, and better for you than traditional potato mash. It’ll satisfy even the most ravenous tummies, and goes fantastically with all kinds of savoury dishes.
This fantastic, flavoursome roast centrepiece uses Butter Beans to give it a delectable moist texture. It’s 100% vegan and will make the meat-eaters at the table very jealous!
A traditional Greek dish which would have been cooked using wood fires to feed hungry workers on farms, but which can now be replicated in your home kitchen. It’s filling, healthy and packed with wonderful flavours.
Butter Bean & Macadamia Blondies
This luxurious dish is easy to make and tastes amazing! Cane sugar-free and vegan too, you won’t believe they’re made with beans!
Scroll down to the 4th recipe on our Raw Food Platter page to see how to make this wonderful twist on traditional hummus, using Butter Beans for an extra lip-smacking creaminess. Perfect for dipping, wraps or vegetarian sushi!
Homespun Herb Tagliatelle with Red Pesto Sauce
A perfect recipe for meat-free Mondays! This Italian-inspired pasta dish will fill your mouth with flavour and your stomach with nutrition and satisfaction.
Gluten-Free Vanilla Butter Bean Cake
Here’s an excellent gluten-free recipe – a delicious, moist sponge cake with a fantastic vanilla flavour. It uses Butter Beans to produce an indulgent creaminess which will have everyone reaching for a second slice!
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