Green beans, dwarf beans, fine beans – we're so used to seeing them on shelves in our local supermarkets and greengrocers that we tend to overlook them, but they have a wonderful fresh flavour and crunchy texture that complements a huge variety of meat, fish and other vegetable dishes.

Green beans are a fantastic choice if you're looking for a green vegetable to form the base of a side dish. Fasolakia – Greek green beans – make a brilliant accompaniment for red meat, white meat or fish, as do these Italian-inspired roasted green beans with sticky garlic and Parmesan crumb, or these green beans and mushrooms with tarragon cream sauce. If you're looking for something that could become a main meal in itself, try Eric Chavot's spicy green bean Niçoise salad, or our delicious charred green beans with sauté potatoes, chermoula and fried almonds.

Whether you're looking for vegetarian and vegan recipes or a tasty side for a meat dish or barbecue, our collection of green bean recipes has something for you. Scroll down and take a look!