10 ways you would never think to use red kidney beans

10 ways you would never think to use red kidney beans

Red beans are NOT just for chilli con carne. They do of course have a place in the well-loved family favourite, but when you're using something as creamy, indulgent + full flavoured as a Queen Read Bean, you'll soon come to realise that these marvels are far too good to be hiding amongst a heavy sauce. They need to be celebrated + appreciated in their full glory and so here's our top 10 ways in which you can do exactly that.

'Nduja Red Bean Bake with Mozzarella  + Hot Honey

Give your tastebuds a load of this: all the flavours of a pizza perked up with both a hint of spice + sweetness and then BAKED in the oven. A cheesy, oozy, crispy breadcrumbed-top delight which will make you question why you never thought of adding beans to your pizzas. Don't believe us? This guy will convert you.

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Roasted Cherry, Red Bean + Fennel Salad with Goats Cheese

We've all had a three bean salad from a tin once in our lives. They're just a bit sad + often lack in excitement + flavour. But this guy might just be our NEW FAVOURITE SALAD to showcase red kidney beans. The cherries are roasted to give them that real sweet, jammy texture which we then toss our Queen Red Beans into to soak up the juices. Topped off with some tangy goats cheese, it's a match made in heaven.

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Red Bean + Stilton Rolls

This is NOT A SAUSAGE ROLL. All the buttery, flaky, INDULGENT meatiness of a sausage roll with al the greatness + damn delicious of a Queen Red Bean. Our red beans are SO SUPER CREAMY they mould into sausage-like patties in seconds. Paired with jammy caramelised onions, thyme, stilton + honey, every bite is a treat - you won't even miss the sausage. One to take to a picnic FOR SURE.

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Red Bean, Olive + Pistachio Tabbouleh Salad

Speedy, substantial + entirely plant-based! This is our take on a traditional tabbouleh salad, except we've jazzed it up with pistachios, olives + our Queen Red Beans to maximise it's flavour + texture. Great as a side for any BBQ spread or as a hearty-salad which travels very well for a picnic or work lunch.

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RED BEAN + AUBERGINE RAGU WITH TAHINI

Roasting your aubergines until they are soft + jammy adds such a deep smokey flavour: the perfect combo with our meaty Queen Red Beans.

This also makes for a great batch-cook recipe to see you throughout the week. It's great served with grains, as a jacket potato topper or with warm pittas.

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STICKY RED BEAN, KALE + FETA TRAYBAKE SALAD

This salad is rich, sweet and a wee bit sticky! The feta is essential for cutting through the richness of the pomegranate molasses while the kale adds good crunch and freshness. Try roasting with some chicken thighs or serve with polenta mash for a heartier affair.

You could also toss in some tenderstem broccoli for added greens and crunch.

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RED BEAN LASAGNE

You won’t believe this lasagne is meat free. We promise you. And it’s also not even a compromise - we argue - IT’S BETTER! There is a time in everyone's month when they crave a a hearty lasagne, loaded with cheese. Serve this up for friends with a nice glass of vino.

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RED BEAN, BEETROOT + BAKED RICOTTA TRAYBAKE

We're all about hearty salads and this one has elegance + sophistication. This is a bung-it-all-in-one-tray BAKED salad using our Queen Red Beans which burst into the creamy ricotta mix. The beets add sweetness, broccoli for crunch. Don't skimp on the lemon zest!

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SMOKEY AUBERGINE + RED BEAN TACOS WITH CRUNCHY TAHINI SLAW

Make Taco Tuesday ANY day of the week with the red bean beauties. Soft jammy aubergine, meaty red beans and juicy tomatoes make the perfect taco filling. Paired with a zingy tahini slaw, these tacos will be the star of your summer evening supper.

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Red bean dhal

Most of us here have made a dhal, right? But have you ever made one with BEANS? @dominiquewoolf has levelled up a classic comfort food with our QUEEN RED BEANS for maximum satisfaction. Top with some pickles ginger, pak choi and a hearty drizzle of crispy chilli oil. Mmmm tuck in!

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