287 broad bean recipes

Spanish-style vegetable salad dressed in a smoky, nutty romesco sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, and almonds. A showstopping side that feeds a crowd.

Tuscan-style white bean and potato pie: garlic-pureed navy beans topped with caramelized onions, potatoes, and Parmesan, baked into a golden rustic torta. Vegetarian Italian main dish.

Fresh tuna hero stacks seared tuna steak with roasted garlic, green beans, tomato, and roasted red pepper on a hollowed-out French roll. A pressed Niçoise-style sandwich that gets better after a rest in the fridge.

Vegetarian black bean chili burgers made with quinoa, cilantro, bell pepper, and warm spices. Crispy on the outside, hearty inside. Ready in 30 minutes with all the fixings.

Bean and beef pie wraps a meatloaf-style ground beef crust around green beans in cream of mushroom soup, topped with crispy french fried onions. Green bean casserole reimagined as a pie.

Vegetarian garbanzo cassoulet: chickpeas and carrots simmered with a clove-studded onion, baked under a tomato sauce and a triple layer of crispy herb bread crumbs. A rustic meatless casserole for cold nights.

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White bean salad tossed in a roasted garlic and Dijon dressing with red peppers, oregano, and garlic-rubbed croutons. Served on chicory for a hearty, plant-forward lunch.

Herb-packed chickpea falafel patties loaded with cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, and tahini, pan-fried until golden brown and stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with fresh veggies.

These delicious meatless burgers have not only pleased the vegetarians, but the meat lovers also raved about how yummy they are!

DIY dry veggie burger mix from blended chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, split peas, rice, and oats. Just add water to form patties. The pantry-staple shortcut.

A no-cook Chinese chicken pita sandwich stuffed with chopped chicken, fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and sesame seeds with a soy-ginger dressing. The perfect packed lunch ready in 5 minutes.

Make a quick but hearty dinner with this simple recipe that makes tender and juicy meatballs everyone will love.

Hearty Michigan minestrone with dried lima beans, bacon, salami, cabbage, and fresh herbs simmered in chicken broth. A meaty, Midwestern take on the Italian classic.

Portobello caps breaded and pressed flat like paillards, piled onto a garlicky white bean and spinach stew with slow-caramelized red onions on top. A vegetarian main with real steakhouse presence.

Herbed chickpea patties blended with egg whites, bread crumbs, dry mustard, oregano, and basil, pan-fried on a nonstick griddle. Low-fat vegetarian fritters similar to falafel but lighter and easier to make.