Broad Bean Recipes

Broad bean recipes to make the most of summer including broad bean and lemon risotto and light potato salad with pesto and broad beans

Broad bean recipes to make the most of summer, including broad bean and lemon risotto and light potato salad with pesto and broad beans.

Broad beans are in season from May to September, but you can also buy them frozen to have all year.

To make sure you’re getting the best broad beans, looks for pods that haven’t withered. To prepare, split the pods in half and run your thumb along the inside to scoop out the beans. Remove the pale green skins by blanching them in hot water for 1 minute and rinsing in cold water, so you can slip off the skins easily. Finish by boiling or steaming them until tender, which should just take a couple of minutes or so.

There are so many ways to enjoy broad beans and they are so versatile. Think about using broad beans instead of peas for a change, or swapping half the peas for broadbeans for a mixed bean side dish, served simply with salt and pepper and a lick of butter. They also work well in risotto, in a salad or mashed with feta to top crostini, as a quick and easy party food that will see you through the summer.

This light potato salad with broad beans, peas and pesto makes a fresher take on a potato salad.

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Freezer Greens Risotto

Brilliant as a main course, clever as a 'salad' on the side. Try this freezer greens risotto recipe, which is under 500 calories per serving.

Summer Greens Potato Salad

A healthy twist on a potato salad, this summer salad recipe is full of lovely seasonal beans and fresh herbs - delicious with any grills or roasts.

New Potato and Bean Salad with Chorizo

This new potato and bean salad with crunchy chorizo recipe couldn't be simpler and is packed with flavour - it is perfect with double-podded broad beans.

Beetroot and Broad Bean Salad

Sweet and earthy beetroot mixed with the slightly nutty flavour of broad beans are a match made in heaven in this healthy salad recipe.

Roast Halibut with Shrimp and Caper Sauce

Broad beans are the perfect vegetable to serve with this roast halibut with shrimp and caper sauce recipe - they're succulent and full of flavour.

Trout Gravadlax with Broad Beans

Trout gravadlax with broad beans recipe is a quick and easy alternative to smoked salmon. It is a great recipe for a light lunch or starter

Broad Bean, Lemon and Thyme Risotto

This easy broad bean, lemon and thyme risotto recipe makes the most of broad beans