Beans recipes and substitutes

Recipes with Beans

24 min 4 servings Low cost

Black Bean Tacos

Crisp, colourful tacos filled with smoky black beans, corn, and a bright lime topping.

veganweeknighthigh fiber

15 min 1 servings Low cost

Vegetable Omelette

A fast, filling omelette with eggs, tomatoes, spinach, and cheese.

breakfasthigh proteinquick

32 min 4 servings Low cost

Tomato Bean Stew

A rich tomato and white bean stew that turns cupboard staples into a hearty meal.

veganbudgetone pot

42 min 4 servings Medium cost

Easy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy, comforting risotto with mushrooms, Parmesan, and simple pantry ingredients.

vegetariancomfort foodone pot

45 min 4 servings Low cost

White Bean and Vegetable Soup

A brothy, flexible soup with white beans, vegetables, lemon, and enough substance for dinner.

soupone potfreezer friendly

12 min 3 servings Medium cost

Tuna and White Bean Salad

A serious no-cook lunch with tuna, white beans, herbs, lemon, and plenty of crunch.

saladno cookhigh protein

47 min 4 servings Medium cost

Lemon Salmon and Potato Tray Bake

A straightforward tray-bake dinner with salmon, potatoes, green beans, and a sharp lemon finish.

sheet panfishfamily dinner

15 min 2 servings Low cost

White Bean Pesto Toast

A quick lunch of creamy lemony white beans on toast with pesto, tomatoes, and greens.

quick lunchvegetarianpantry dinner

35 min 4 servings Medium cost

Chicken Taco Rice Bowls

Colourful bowls of spiced chicken, rice, beans, corn, and a quick lime dressing.

chicken and ricequick dinnermeal prep

60 min 4 servings Low cost

Spiced Bean Baked Potatoes

Crisp baked potatoes loaded with smoky beans, tomatoes, corn, and yogurt.

vegetarianbudgetfamily dinner

24 min 4 servings Low cost

Black Bean Quesadillas

Crisp tortillas filled with black beans, corn, cheese, and smoky spices.

quick dinnervegetarianpantry dinner

20 min 2 servings Low cost

Garlic Butter Beans on Toast

Creamy butter beans with garlic, greens, and lemon over crisp toast.

quick lunchvegetarianbeans

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Lemony Pea Risotto

Comforting risotto with peas, lemon, and Parmesan for an easy meat-free dinner.

vegetarianone potcomfort food

50 min 4 servings Low cost

Sweet Potato Black Bean Chilli

A thick, smoky chilli with sweet potato, black beans, tomatoes, and corn.

veganone potfreezer friendly

35 min 4 servings Low cost

Baked Feta with Tomatoes

Roasted feta, tomatoes, beans, and herbs for a fast scoopable dinner with bread.

vegetarianquick dinnertray bake

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

A comforting bake for leftover rice, broccoli, cheese, and a simple white sauce.

vegetarianleftoversfamily dinner

Common uses

• Add drained beans to soups and stews near the end because canned beans are already cooked.
• Mash beans to thicken a sauce or make a quick sandwich filling.
• Use beans cold in salads and warm in tacos, curries, and pasta.

Storage and shelf life

Unopened canned beans keep in a cool cupboard until their best-before date. Refrigerate opened drained beans in a sealed container and use within 3 to 4 days.

Substitutions and ratios

• Swap similar canned beans 1:1 by drained weight.
• Use cooked lentils 1:1 for a softer texture.
• Use chickpeas 1:1 in salads and stews, though they hold their shape more firmly.

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