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  5. 26 Recipes for Canned Beans

26 Recipes for Canned Beans

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By Real Simple Editors Updated February 12, 2014
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Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon
Credit: Con Poulos

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.

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Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon

Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon
Credit: Con Poulos

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

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Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich

Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich
Credit: Danny Kim

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

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Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes

Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes
Credit: Danny Kim

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

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Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Peppers and Beans

Pork Cutlets With Sauteed Peppers and Beans
Credit: Yunhee Kim

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

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White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage

White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage
Credit: Paul Sirisalee

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

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Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata

Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata
Credit: Anna Williams

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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Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini

Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini
Credit: José Picayo

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

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Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa

Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa
Credit: Christopher Baker

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

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Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions

Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions
Credit: Levi Brown

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

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Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad

Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad
Credit: Anna Williams

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

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Spiced Shrimp With Beans

Spiced Shrimp Recipe With Beans
Credit: Paul Sirisalee

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

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White Bean Salad

White Bean Salad
Credit: Raymond Hom

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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Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas

Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas
Credit: Romulo Yanes

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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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
Credit: Paul Sirisalee

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

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Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash

Picnic Food Ideas: Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash, Apple, and Feta
Credit: Yunhee Kim

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

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Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt
Credit: Christopher Baker

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

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Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing
Credit: Jonny Valiant

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

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Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
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Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and paprika before cooking for a quick flavor boost.

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Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas

Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas
Credit: José Picayo

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

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Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas
Credit: Paul Sirisalee

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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Chickpea and Raisin Salad

Chickpea and Raisin Salad
Credit: Charles Masters

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

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Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
Credit: Marcus Nilsson

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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Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur

Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur
Credit: Marcus Nilsson

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

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Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans

Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans
Credit: Marcus Nilsson

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

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Bean and Cheese Taquitos

Bean and Cheese Taquitos
Credit: Charles Masters

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

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Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad

Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad
Credit: Quentin Bacon

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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    1 of 26 Pumpkin With White Beans and Bacon
    2 of 26 Eggplant With Peppers and Beans Sandwich
    3 of 26 Greens and Bean Salad With Grapes
    4 of 26 Pork Cutlets With Sautéed Peppers and Beans
    5 of 26 White Bean and Escarole Soup With Chicken Sausage
    6 of 26 Watercress and Bean Salad With Almonds and Ricotta Salata
    7 of 26 Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini
    8 of 26 Slow-Cooker Pork and Black Beans With Fresh Salsa
    9 of 26 Couscous With Beans, Avocado, and Scallions
    10 of 26 Crispy Quinoa and Bean Cakes With Salad
    11 of 26 Spiced Shrimp With Beans
    12 of 26 White Bean Salad
    13 of 26 Salmon, Black Bean, and Corn Tostadas
    14 of 26 Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
    15 of 26 Chopped Winter Salad With Butternut Squash
    16 of 26 Swiss Chard and Chickpea Fritters With Yogurt
    17 of 26 Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing
    18 of 26 Spiced Chicken With Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
    19 of 26 Lamb Chops With Braised Escarole and Chickpeas
    20 of 26 Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas
    21 of 26 Chickpea and Raisin Salad
    22 of 26 Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
    23 of 26 Zucchini and Bean Salad With Bulgur
    24 of 26 Pan-Roasted Vegetables and Beans
    25 of 26 Bean and Cheese Taquitos
    26 of 26 Seared Lamb With White Bean and Mint Salad

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