Beans are full of fibre and vitamins and are a staple side dish in many the family home. Whether you like them served simply steamed, with a touch of butter and almonds or fresh in a salad this versatile veg will shine through.
Scroll through for our favourite recipes showcasing the humble green bean including vegetarian salads with lentils, slow-cooked meat dishes and simple side dishes.
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Lamb shank stew with creamy mash
Lamb shank stew with creamy mash
Creamy mash with tender lamb shanks that will melt in your mouth, all smothered in a rich gravy. The perfect mid-winter dinner.
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Gluten-free chickpea schnitzels and yoghurt sauce
Gluten-free chickpea schnitzels and yoghurt sauce
Love a good pub schnitzel but have cut out chicken and veal? These tasty vegetarian schnittys will hit the spot. Serve with yoghurt sauce & greens
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Aromatic Vietnamese beef curry
Aromatic Vietnamese beef curry
You’ll love the fragrant flavours of cinnamon, cardamom and star anise that give this Vietnamese aromatic curry its name.
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Slow cooked pork in ginger beer
Slow cooked pork in ginger beer
Slow cooked pork in a fragrant ginger beer sauce with ginger, cinnamon and fennel for deliciously tender meat that’s packed with flavour.
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Bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressin
Bean and tomato salad with hazelnut dressing
Fresh green beans with cherry tomatos and a zesty hazelnut dressing make a simple side dish to serve with your choice of meat or vegetable main.
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Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry
Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry
This quick & easy stir fry is a simple weeknight meal. You’ll love fragrant Thai basil, tender chicken and snake beans with cashews for added texture.
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Traditional corned beef with horseradish white sauce
Traditional corned beef with horseradish white sauce
Traditional corned beef with a tangy horseradish white sauce is a recipe that will transport you back in time.
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Asian grilled chicken with green beans
Asian grilled chicken with green beans
Hoisin sauce is a thick, strongly flavoured sauce that is very common in Chinese cuisine. Its sweet and salty taste works well as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce. It is perfect with grilled chicken.
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Tuna with shells, capers, olives and green beans
Tuna with shells, capers, olives and green beans
This quick pasta dish uses tinned tuna, which is packed full of nutrients and of course, omega-3 fatty acids. Together with the olives, it packs a big flavour punch.
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Pork in ginger beer
Slow cooked pork in a fragrant ginger beer sauce with ginger, cinnamon and fennel for deliciously tender meat that’s packed with flavour.
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Salad Nicoise
Salad Nicoise
Discover this classic French salad —it’s delicious, filling and packed with fresh vegies and egg.
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Pork fillet with warm bean salad
Pork fillet with warm bean salad
A succulent pork fillet is an excellent dish to serve as a busy midweek dinner – it’s fast, easy, and – most importantly – delicious.
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Corn and mixed bean salad
This colourful salad comes to life with a tongue-tingling Mexican dressing. Bring it along to any gathering – it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Lentil, green bean and fetta salad
Lentil, green bean and fetta salad
This deliciously fresh and healthy lentil, green bean and fetta salad is packed with mouthwatering flavour and texture, making it the perfect dinner for any night of the week!
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Slow-cooker chorizo, chilli and white bean stew
Slow-cooker chorizo, chilli and white bean stew
The unbeatable combination of salty chorizo and hearty white beans goes beautifully together in this warming slow-cooked stew.
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Peas and beans with hazelnuts
You won’t have to force yourself to eat these greens! Taking less than thirty minutes to cook these beans and peas are enhanced with garlic and butter and topped off with crunchy hazelnuts.
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Vegetable and lamb curry
Bring the heat with this wonderful red curry dish, complete with chunks of veggies and lamb.
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Mixed beans with almonds
Laced with goodness, there’s always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.
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Massaman beef and pineapple curry
Massaman beef and pineapple curry
This slow-cooked beef curry is a perennial favourite in Thai restaurants. When you cook it at home, it may take a while but the aroma and melt-in-the-mouth flavour makes the time spent worthwhile.
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Grilled lemon and fennel seed perch with four bean salad
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Stir-fried greens with green beans
Stir-fried greens with green beans
Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with these spicy stir-fried Asian greens with ginger and teriyaki sauce. They are perfect on their own for a healthy light lunch, or, serve them alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat.
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Braised green beans and vegetables
Braised green beans and vegetables
What better way to get your full quota of five-a-day than a plate of these delicious braised green beans and vegetables. Served with crusty bread or as a compliment to a meat dish, it’s sure to satisfy.
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Spiced lamb with green beans
This simple dish of lamb with green beans is a perfect fast and flavoursome mid-week dinner recipe.
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Green beans almondine
Simple and phenomenally tasty, these green beans almondine are good enough to eat on their own, let alone as a side dish. Mix it up add asparagus
