26 Recipes for Canned Beans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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