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Best butter bean recipes

They're creamy, versatile and packed with protein – we can't get enough of butter beans. Try them in one of these great recipes.
Miso, tahini and spinach butter beans
by Izzie Cox

Get a serious protein boost in a vegetarian recipe, plus plenty of fibre and greens. These flavour-packed, speedy beans are so simple, they're the perfect weeknight dinner.

Each serving provides 704 kcal, 52.3g protein, 34.3g carbohydrate (of which 3.7g sugars), 42.9g fat (of which 4.7g saturates), 15g fibre and 2.64g salt.

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Winter butter bean stew

by Helen Upshall
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Harissa butter beans

by Yvonne Cobb
Brunch

Creamy white beans with tahini, oregano and cumin

by Dr Rupy Aujla
Light meals & snacks

Butter bean and feta bake

by The BBC Food team
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Curried butter beans with flatbreads

by Dr Rupy Aujla
Light meals & snacks

Smoky butter beans and peas

by Elly Smart
Light meals & snacks

Butter bean and feta bake

by The BBC Food team
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Carrot and butter bean bulgur pilaf with feta

by Helen Upshall
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Gigantes with tomatoes and greens

by Rick Stein
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Air fryer crispy chorizo and fish bake

by Justine Pattison
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Butter bean and kale cannelloni

by Gaz Oakley
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