Got a can of beans but not sure how to use them? We’re here to help! There are so many ways to use beans to make a meal. They’re cheap, healthy, and delicious (when prepared correctly). Just like lentils and chickpeas, beans are legumes and a great way to infuse plant based protein and fiber into your diet. How can I use a can of beans? So many ways! The recipes below feature black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and white beans in just about every way you could imagine:
Soups & Stews Main Dish Salads & Side Salads Tacos & Wraps Dips & Salsas Pizzas Chili Pot Pies Stuffed Sweet Potatoes & Squash Nachos & Loaded Fries
Is 45 recipes too many? Because when we went digging, we unearthed a treasure trove of bean recipes for you. Note: Chickpeas or garbanzo beans are considered beans, but we have a separate list of recipes for those! Go to 25 Favorite Chickpea Recipes.
And now..our best bean recipes!
How to cook dried beans
Is it better to use canned beans or dried beans? It doesn’t matter: you can use either in all of these recipes! The advantage to cooking dried beans at home is that they have a little firmer texture and enhanced flavor. But we often use canned beans in our recipes since they’re so quick and easy. You can find lots of brands that offer BPA free cans or cardboard cartons these days. The best way we’ve found to cook dried beans is in an Instant Pot! It cooks SO fast: it only takes 1 hour. But if you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can use our stovetop or Dutch oven methods.
Method 1: Instant Pot Black Beans Method 2: How to Cook Black Beans on the Stove Method 3: How to Cook Dried Beans in a Dutch Oven
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