Beans + Flour recipes (11)

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Chilli bean wraps

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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To make a soup into a complete meal, sometimes you need a little more than just a hunk of bread. These wraps can be eaten on their own, but are best served with Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup (recipe on this website) for added protein.

Crushed beans on toast

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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A sophisticated, fresh-flavoured version of the canned snack, using butter beans – an excellent source of protein and fibre.

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Falafel pittas

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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These spicy chickpea cakes are a popular street food all over the Middle East. Served in pitta pockets with a colourful crunchy salad, they are deliciously healthy as well as fun to eat.

Fattoush salad

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Lots of chopped fresh herbs give this quick and simple Middle Eastern salad its pronounced flavour, and bite-sized pieces of crisply grilled pitta bread provide texture. Serve for a light meal with a hint of summer at any time of the year.

Hot and spicy tuna rolls

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Here, the soft interiors of large crusty bread rolls are hollowed out to provide a crisp casing for a gently spiced mix of tuna, sweetcorn and red kidney beans, and then warmed in the oven. For a light lunch that is satisfying and well-balanced, serve with a mixed tomato and leaf salad.

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Hummous and pepper slices

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Try these hearty hummous-topped toasts for a light lunch with a bowl of soup.

Moroccan wraps

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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These wraps flavoured with mint, cumin, garlic, lemon and tahini make great light lunches, portable feasts and super-quick suppers.

Pitta crisps with houmous

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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This simple, easy-to-prepare snack is surprisingly rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Soft pitta breads are transformed into crisp fingers by grilling. They pair perfectly with the creamy houmous dip.

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Spicy filo triangles

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Here's a quick version of the popular Indian samosas, baked rather than deep-fried for a healthy, light result. The crisp filo pastry parcels contain a curry-spiced vegetable filling, and they are served hot from the oven with a fresh mango and ginger salsa to make a scrumptious starter or light snack.

Tex-mex bean burritos

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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This is a fun and easy family meal as people can assemble their own burritos with their favourite ingredients.

Tuscan bean crostini

Recipe by: Azmina Govindji

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Here's a delicious snack to be enjoyed hot or cold – toasted slices of baguette topped with a creamy white bean purée flavoured with garlic and thyme, and finished with colourful slices of tomato and leaves of rocket.