18 creative ways to use canned beans
Canned beans are one of those pantry staples that don’t get enough credit. These 18 ideas make it easier to put them to good use in everyday dishes without getting bored. Some might even become regulars in the rotation.
Chipotle Black Bean Dip
Chipotle black bean dip is smoky, spicy, and ultra-creamy, making every chip dunk totally addictive. It’s the perfect balance of heat and flavor to keep your snacks on point all through the movie. Get the recipe: Chipotle Black Bean Dip
Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta
This avocado chickpea salad is essentially summer in a bowl – easy, fresh, and perfect for picnics or meal prep. Just toss crispy chickpeas, veggies, and lettuce with a simple olive oil dressing and you’re good to go. Get the recipe: Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Here’s a legit New Orleans red beans and rice recipe straight from a Cajun. It’s creamy, loaded with bacon, smoked ham, and andouille sausage, and perfect over rice for a seriously meaty, rich meal. Get the recipe: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Classic Homemade Hummus
This homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and packed with flavour. Whether dipping veggies, spreading it on a sandwich, or serving it with pita, it’s the perfect versatile snack. Get the recipe: Classic Homemade Hummus
Chickpea Curry Soup
This chickpea curry soup is the perfect cozy meal to warm you up on a cold day. Hearty, protein-packed, and full of savory flavor, it’s ready in just 30 minutes with easy ingredients. Get the recipe: Chickpea Curry Soup
Beans and Quinoa Baked Fritters
These crispy bean and quinoa fritters come together fast with carrots, sweet potatoes, and pantry staples. Great as a snack, side, or light meal that feels like you kind of tried. Get the recipe: Beans and Quinoa Baked Fritters
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
This Mediterranean chopped salad is loaded with fresh veggies and tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. It comes together fast and works for pretty much anything you’ve got going on. Get the recipe: Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Easy Chickpea Burger Recipe
These easy chickpea burger patties are vegan, gluten-free, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have plenty of time to load up on toppings and sides. Get the Recipe: Easy Chickpea Burger Recipe
One-Pot Lemon Bean Soup with Parmesan and Peas
White beans simmer in a cozy, Italian-style broth until perfectly tender and full of flavor. Toss in some peas, asparagus, and a squeeze of lemon, and it’s basically spring in a bowl. Get the recipe: One-Pot Lemon Bean Soup with Parmesan and Peas
Creamy Chickpea Salad
Juicy grapes, crunchy pecans, and chickpeas tossed in a lemon-dill dressing and stuffed into buttery croissants make this recipe seriously crave-worthy. This creamy chickpea salad might be the easiest vegetarian lunch you actually look forward to. Get the recipe: Creamy Chickpea Salad
Italian Tuna White Bean Salad
This Italian tuna white bean salad, or insalata di tonno e fagioli, features fresh tuna steaks and cannellini beans. It’s a simple, flavorful Tuscan classic that makes for a satisfying lunch or a tasty side dish with Mediterranean flair. Get the recipe: Italian Tuna White Bean Salad
3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Air Fryer Chickpeas
Looking for a quick and easy chocolate snack? These 3-Ingredient crispy cocoa chickpeas are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free. This recipe can be made quickly and oil-free in the air fryer. Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Air Fryer Chickpeas
Cilantro Three-Bean Salad
Ideal for healthy meal prep, this salad tastes better and better. You cannot get enough of protein-packed beans, crunchy veggies, and a cilantro salsa dressing. Get the recipe: Cilantro Three Bean Salad
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
This creamy coconut chickpea curry is loaded with wholesome spices and comes together in just one pot. Healthy, plant-based, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
Cowboy Caviar Salad
Black beans, rice, creamy avocado, and crunchy corn all dressed in a chili maple dressing that you could drink. This cowboy caviar salad will be on repeat all summer long. Get the recipe: Cowboy Caviar Salad
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Spicy roasted chickpeas are the ultimate crunchy snack for movie night. With the perfect crunch and just the right amount of heat, they’re a fun alternative you’ll keep munching on through every cliffhanger. Get the recipe: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This chickpea salad sandwich is a plant-based spin on the classic that actually fills you up. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with fiber and protein. Get the recipe: Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Chickpea Cookie Bars
Chickpea cookie bars aka blondies are incredibly chewy and surprisingly sweet, with a rich, nutty flavour. Made with chickpeas, they’re a great option for a gluten-free treat that packs in a bit of extra protein. Get the recipe: Chickpea Blondies