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Tasty ways with the Barbecoa Beans
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · United States · 2 min ·

Tasty ways with the Barbecoa Beans

High in folic acid and a source of iron, black beans have earned their place as a store-cupboard staple, and for good reason.

Stock up on Jamie’s Barbecoa Beans for a smoky, flavour-packed side dish that’s ready in just one minute – yes, really! Cooked in a rich chilli sauce, this handy pouch brings bold flavour to loads of meals with zero hassle. Whether you're rustling up a midweek dinner or adding oomph to a weekend feast, we’ve got plenty of inspiration.

Here are some of our favourite ways to enjoy Barbecoa Beans – from loaded potato skins to BBQ ribs and more...

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The smokiness of the Barbecoa Beans are a natural match for this cheesy, jalapeño-studded cornbread recipe. Served with a fresh tomato salsa, it’s a fuss-free trio that makes a brilliant weeknight dinner – simple, hearty and seriously satisfying.

Potato skins are oh-so versatile. Load them up with Barbecoa Beans, chunky guac and sweet red pepper for a family-friendly dinner that’s fast, fun and full of flavour.

Think juicy chicken, smoky beans and buttery corn on the cob – all done with minimal effort. Let the air fryer handle the chicken, zap the beans for a minute, and dinner’s done. It's a total midweek winner.

The Barbecoa Beans paired with sticky slow-cooked pork ribs, homemade coleslaw and a lemony herb yoghurt dressing is a match made in heaven. The creaminess of the beans goes so well with a crunchy coleslaw, whilst this melt-in-the-mouth ribs recipe is so hard to beat.

These beans aren’t just for dinner – they’re brunch-ready too. Add them to your halloumi fritters for a smoky twist, alongside sweetcorn salsa, wilted spinach and a chilli-spiked yoghurt drizzle.

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