5 delicious ways to eat baked beans (that aren’t on toast)
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Ah baked beans! Fast food, cheap and good for you. Universally loved by children, students and adults. No fry up is complete without them and if you’re in a rush all you need is a bit of toast and you’ve got yourself a meal rich in protein, carbohydrates and fibre.
But the humble can of beans has so much more to offer than a supporting role in a breakfast or a quickie dinner. These delicious recipes are really thinking outside of the can.
Baked ben con carne
Swap out the kidney beans for baked beans in this delicious spin on a one pot classic.
Recipe here.
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Cheesy baked bean pasty puffs
This cheap and easy recipe with two types of cheese, onion and puff pastry is a real crowd pleaser. Try making a large batch and freezing for when your time squeezed.
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Baked bean pizza
Hey! Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Hand stretch your own dough sip the tomato sauce bit, throw on some beans and dot with mozzarella. Think of it as artisan beans on toast.
Recipe here.
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Baked bean cottage pie
This cottage pie recipe uses beans for a classic comfort dish with extra protein punch.
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Baked bean soup with cheese balls
This tangy garlicky soup with oozy cheese balls will see off those autumn night blues. Hop on over to Tarla Dalal for the recipe.
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