26 Recipes for Canned Beans

Whether they’re served alongside a main ingredient or playing a prominent role in a meal, canned beans are a quick and easy way to add a healthy boost of protein to any dish.

1 of 26 Con Poulos

Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon

Bits of bacon add a salty, crisp bite to this hearty side dish.

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2 of 26 Danny Kim

Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich

Create a tasty spread by mashing cannellini beans with garlic, tahini, and lemon juice.

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3 of 26 Danny Kim

Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes

Sweet red grapes perk up this simple, 20-minute salad.

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4 of 26 Yunhee Kim

Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Peppers and Beans

Olives, parsley, and red wine vinegar give this meal a hit of bright flavor.

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5 of 26 Paul Sirisalee

White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage

Brown the sausages first to add extra depth to this quick and easy soup.

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6 of 26 Anna Williams

Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata

A delicious addition to the salad, ricotta salata is a pressed, salted, and dried variety of ricotta that has a firm, crumbly texture and a mildly nutty flavor.

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7 of 26 José Picayo

Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini

Want to make these enchiladas vegetarian? Use an additional can of pinto beans in place of the beef.

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8 of 26 Christopher Baker

Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa

Serve this comforting dish over white rice with salsa, avocado, and hot sauce on the side.

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9 of 26 Levi Brown

Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions

Turn plain couscous into a filling side with kidney beans, chopped avocado, scallions, and fresh lime juice.

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10 of 26 Anna Williams

Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad

Form the patties out of quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, and kidney beans for a healthy alternative to hamburgers.

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11 of 26 Paul Sirisalee

Spiced Shrimp With Beans

Ground coriander and paprika provide the warming spice in this recipe.

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12 of 26 Raymond Hom

White Bean Salad

The perfect make-ahead dish (it’ll keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator), this salad is delicious served cold or at room temperature.

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13 of 26 Romulo Yanes

Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas

For a change from tacos, serve crunchy tostadas topped with an unexpected mixture of salmon, black beans, corn, lettuce, and salsa.

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14 of 26 Paul Sirisalee

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Similar to a Moroccan tagine, this meatless stew is filled with veggies—zucchini, butternut squash, tomatoes, and onion.

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15 of 26 Yunhee Kim

Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash

This vegetarian meal-in-a-bowl has a wonderful mix of flavors and textures.

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16 of 26 Christopher Baker

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt

A take on falafel, these fritters make a great snack or appetizer when served with a dollop of yogurt.

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17 of 26 Jonny Valiant

Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

Pair roasted chicken with tender butternut squash, chickpeas, romaine, and a Middle Eastern dressing for a satisfying one-bowl meal.

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18 of 26 Jonny Valiant

Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and paprika before cooking for a quick flavor boost.

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19 of 26 José Picayo

Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas

A good source of vitamins A and C, escarole is a leafy green with a slightly bitter bite.

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20 of 26 Paul Sirisalee

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

To turn this protein-rich salad into a delicious dinner, serve it with basmati rice, a dollop of yogurt, and warm naan or pita bread.

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21 of 26 Charles Masters

Chickpea and Raisin Salad

Simple and satisfying, this side salad comes together in just 15 minutes.

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22 of 26 Marcus Nilsson

Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Fill the tortillas with black beans (both mashed and whole), chopped spinach, corn, and Cheddar for a warm and comforting meal.

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23 of 26 Marcus Nilsson

Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur

You can make the zucchini-bean mixture and the bulgur up to 12 hours in advance.

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24 of 26 Marcus Nilsson

Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans

This recipe calls for pinto beans, but you can swap in black beans, navy beans, or even chickpeas.

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25 of 26 Charles Masters

Bean and Cheese Taquitos

Fry corn tortillas stuffed with black beans and Cheddar until crisp for a hot, cheesy snack.

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26 of 26 Quentin Bacon

Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad

Lamb might sound intimidating, but this dish is incredibly easy. Just sear the lamb chops, then roast in the oven; the no-cook salad comes together in mere minutes.

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26 Recipes for Canned Beans

Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon

Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich

Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes

Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Peppers and Beans

White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage

Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata

Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini

Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa

Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions

Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad

Spiced Shrimp With Beans

White Bean Salad

Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt

Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Chickpea and Raisin Salad

Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur

Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans

Bean and Cheese Taquitos

Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad

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26 Recipes for Canned Beans

Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon

Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich

Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes

Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Peppers and Beans

White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage

Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata

Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini

Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa

Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions

Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad

Spiced Shrimp With Beans

White Bean Salad

Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt

Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Chickpea and Raisin Salad

Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur

Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans

Bean and Cheese Taquitos

Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad

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