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10 hearty and indulgent dinners to make using beans

Clodagh McKenna's braised white beans and winter greens
Clodagh McKenna's braised white beans and winter greens

Beans are one of the most versatile ingredients to stock in your pantry. They're nutritious, filling and can be turned into incredibly luscious and warming dishes.

From saucy, herby beans and pasta-inspired recipes, to a rich side for other dishes, we've rounded up some of our favourite ways to cook with beans.

Donal's speedy saltimbocca with beans

Ella Mills' creamy black bean and harissa stew

Joe Wicks' cacio e pepe beans

Nico's grilled sausage with cheesy polenta & beans

Natalia Rudin's pesto beans and roasted tomatoes

Natalia Rudin's pesto beans with roasted tomatoes

Nico's black bean burger with chipotle mayo

James Martin's Valencia beans and red prawns

Clodagh McKenna's braised white beans and winter greens

Clodagh McKenna's white beans with winter greens.

Lilly's cabbage and cannellini bean soup

Joe Wicks' sweet potato nachos with refried beans