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Bang in some beans: your fibre & protein powerhouses

Beans aren’t just good for you, they’re bold, brilliant and ready to take centre stage. Packed with fibre, protein, and planet-friendly power, beans are a triple win for health, climate, and affordability. 

In Australia, the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council advises we need to increase our legume intake by 470% to reach the recommended daily dietary intake. Legumes also reduce our risk of coronary heart and cardiovascular disease, are often a source of low GI carbohydrate to help regular blood sugar, and are likely to have a protective effect against bowel, breast, lung and prostate cancers.

So let’s give them the spotlight they deserve.

Here are five of our favourites that prove beans are anything but boring.

Bang In Some Beans

Posted on

13 November 2025
Veggies first
Veggies First

Vegan Bean Taquitos with Avocado Mash & Tomato Salsa

Crunchy, colourful, craveable. These vegan bean taquitos are a fiesta in every bite. Beans bring the texture, avocado adds the creaminess, and salsa delivers the zing. It’s a snack that says “hell yes” to flavour and fibre.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Main character energy? These peppers have it. Stuffed with a hearty bean mix and topped with melted cheese, they’re a satisfying way to make veggies, and beans, the star of your meal.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Shakshuka

Set the tone in one bite. This North African-inspired dish brings beans into the breakfast spotlight. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with eggs, it’s a warm, comforting way to start your day strong.

Shakshuka

Tomato Bean Curry

No guilt. Just veggies. This curry is a one-pot wonder that’s big on flavour and easy on the budget. Beans soak up the spices and deliver a protein-packed punch that’s perfect for batch cooking.

15-Minute Mexican Rice

Fast, fresh, and full of fibre. This quick rice dish is your go-to for busy weeknights. Beans add substance, while vibrant veggies keep it light and lively. It’s proof that eating well doesn’t have to mean complicated.

Mexican Rice

Why Beans Matter

The Bang In Some Beans campaign has been launched in the UK and is on a mission to double bean consumption by 2028.  With only 4% of UK adults getting enough fibre and Australians' fibre intake also lacking, both beans and veggies offer a simple, delicious fix. They’re affordable, sustainable, and loved across cultures. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd, they bring the bite-sized energy that fuels your day. 

So go ahead, change the order, change the game. Start with Veggies First.