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You are here: Home / recipes / 30 of the Best Recipes to Make With Canned Beans

30 of the Best Recipes to Make With Canned Beans

By Teresa

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Last updated on April 14th, 2023 at 03:10 pm

Do you need some inspiration for your next family dinner? Or, maybe you’re trying to add some frugal meal ideas to your menu line-up? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up 30 recipes to make with canned beans.

best recipes to make with canned beans

Beans are the ultimate all-in-one ingredientโ€”they’re good for you, tasty, and versatile. Think of them as a blank canvas for you to add all your favorite flavors and spices to.

A few notes before we get started…

What to know about cooking with canned beans

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  • Rinse canned beans: Many people skip this step, but you should drain the liquid from canned beans, and rinse them until the water runs clear. The liquid you’re draining from the can is mostly starch and salt. Not rinsing your canned beans can even impact the the flavor of your recipe.
  • Feel free to make substitutions: If you don’t have the type of canned beans a recipe calls for, you can often substitute another kind. Or, maybe you just prefer another type of bean. 
  • Dried beans: In my experience, dried beans taste a bit better than canned, but of course, they take some time to prepare. Canned beans are convenient, so if youโ€™re using a recipe that calls for dried beans, you can substitute two (15-ounce) cans of beans for every one cup of dried beans in the recipe.
  • Allow enough cooking time: When cooking with canned beans, allow them time to simmer and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients in your dish. 
  • Storing leftover beans: Store leftover canned beans in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Now, let’s inspired with some tasty dishes featuring beans!

Recipes to Make With Canned Beans

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Mexican Rice Bowl (Vegetarian and Meat Options)

Rice and beans are perfect partners for a filling meal that is easy on your budget and makes use of common pantry staples.

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Tuscan Kale Soup with White Beans and Sausage - Season & Thyme

This soup is so good! This is the perfect place to use kale and beans for a wholesome and healthy meal.

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa & Black Beans

Hereโ€™s a delicious recipe for Mexican stuffed peppers with quinoa and black beans. This recipe is vegan (and gluten-free), but some melted some cheese on top or a dollop of sour cream would be tasty too if you eat dairy.

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Cucumber Chickpea Salad With Lemon Dill Dressing

Hereโ€™s a delicious way to eat more veggies and protein at the same time. With two cans of chickpeas,ย thereโ€™s plenty of proteinย in our Cucumber Chickpea Salad, but the lemon, dill, and cucumber keep things light.

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Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad

Grab a few cans of beans and toss this salad together for your next potluck or party.ย 

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe: A Simple and Healthy Make-Ahead Meal

Beans with breakfast are the perfect way to fill up with wholesome ingredients and keep hunger at bay until lunch.

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Authentic Pasta Fagioli Recipe

No need to go to Olive Garden to get your soup fix. You can recreate this recipe in your home kitchen for endless soup and salad anytime you want it!

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Pinto Bean Burgers

Have you ever had a pinto bean burger? What a great idea for economical and healthy eating!

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The Best Easy Black Bean Soup

You are going to love the way this spicy soup tastes. Make this for a budget friendly dinner that can feed the family and makes for great leftovers the next day.

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Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Vegetarian & Vegan Options)

Looking for a healthy, yet tasty dish thatโ€™s simple to put together? Look no further. Our Mediterranean Buddha Bowl is chock-full of flavorย andย nutrition.ย 

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Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas (with Steak!)

You can feed the whole family fast with this easy quesadilla idea! Cooking on a sheet pan is really a genius idea.

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White Bean Toona Salad

Get tuna salad flavor without the tuna! This recipe uses beans for such a great lunch.

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Mexican Cheese Soup

Cheese soup is going to be your family's favorite way to use beans! This is just so tasty.

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25-Minute Buffalo Chickpea Wrap

Get buffalo flavor with this really delicious wrap. It uses chickpeas to make a hearty lunch option that is so good for you!

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SAVORY COTTAGE CHEESE BURRITO BOWL

Cottage cheese and beans come together to make a hearty and healthy burrito bowl that you are going to love for lunch!

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Creamy Cannellini Soup {Quick & Hearty}

Have you ever made soup with cannellini beans? This recipe turns out so creamy and cozy.

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White Bean Hummus

Homemade hummus has never been tastier than it is with this recipe that uses white beans!

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Make This Savory Chickpea Galette With Ham And Sweet Potatoes

Weโ€™re sharing a simple recipe for a chickpea galette with ham and sweet potatoes. You can easily customize this recipe to your own taste if these fillings arenโ€™t your favorite. Feel free to spice it up a bit, or add in other veggies.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa

This casserole is a great side dish, but it is so delicious that you might want to make a meal of it. Black beans and sweet potatoes are a great combination of textures and flavors.

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Instant Pot Taco Pasta

You can get this taco pasta ready in no time thanks to the instant pot. This is a great weeknight dinner idea that is ready fast and will fill your family up.

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Hearty Homemade Chili Con Carne Recipe

No need to go out for a great chili con carne. You can make this recipe with so much authentic flavorย  in your kitchen .

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Black Bean Curry Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Make this vegan curry at home with black beans for a really great dinner that is budget friendly and so filling.

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Lentil Cakes (With Homemade Garlic Sauce)

We love these lentil cakes and canโ€™t wait to share this phenomenal recipe with you. The homemade garlic sauce is easy to make and really makes this recipe special.

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3 Bean Salad

If you are going to a party, you are going to want to mix a few cans of beans up and make this filling and delicious salad.

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Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Burritos

Make a budget friendly dish that tastes amazing with these easy smothered burritos.

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Greek Chickpea Soup

Chickpeas make this classic Greek soup a vegan option that you are sure to love.

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Pasta Salad Recipe With Beans And Tuna

Tuna and beans come together to make such a good pasta salad. This is perfect for a potluck, or make it as a part of your meal prep for the week.

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Cheesy Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup (Vegetarian)

Fill up your family with this delicious and nutritious white bean soup.

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Easy Rustic White Bean Stew Recipe

Simple yet delicious white bean stew is such a great family meal. Serve this with crusty bread for a filling option that satisfies.

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Western Casserole Recipe

If you need a dish that can satisfy a hungry family, then you are going to want to make this casserole with beef, beans and of course cheese!

Looking for more dinner ideas? Check out these frugal meal ideas or these one-pot meals.


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