Healthy Recipes Made with Canned Beans
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of using canned beans in my recipes. They’re affordable, convenient, and packed full of nutrition. I always make sure to have a variety stocked in my pantry although as of late I’ve been running a little low. It seems everyone else is just as interested in them as I am these days which makes me happy because I know how healthy they are. That’s truly all I hope to accomplish with my site…to see you all eating delicious plant-based meals that make you feel good from the inside out.
With that in mind, I put together a list of some of our favorite recipes using canned beans. I categorized them by the type of bean so you can find something specific to what you have on hand. You’ll find plenty of one-pot meals, veggie burgers, meatless ‘meatballs’, soups, chili, enchiladas, and a few casseroles. I also included lentils because I do have a few options that call for cooked lentils so you can easily swap in the canned variety. I hope this list is helpful and that you find a new favorite meal!
Chickpeas
- Roasted Broccoli and Chickpea Lemon Pasta
- Vegan Crab Cakes with Sriracha Remoulade
- Quick and Easy Chana Masala
- One-Pot Garlicky Chard with Chickpeas
- Beet Patties with Vegan Tzatziki
- Creamy Turmeric Chickpea Skillet
- Sheet Pan Chickpea Tikka
- Thai Red Curry Chickpea ‘Meatballs’
- One-Pot Spanish Quinoa
- Gluten-free Falafel
- Vegan Zucchini ‘Meatballs’
- Turmeric Falafel Burgers
- Sheet Pan Chickpea Tikka
- Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea ‘Meatballs’
White Beans
- White Bean Avocado Lime Soup
- White Bean Lettuce Wraps
- 15-Minute Tomato Soup
- Tuscan White Bean Soup
- One-Pot Vegan White Bean Shakshuka
- White Bean Zucchini Burgers
- Winter Minestrone Soup
- Baked Cauliflower and Spinach Fritters
- Soup au Pistou
- Sheet Pan Rosemary Potatoes with White Beans and Kale
- Easy White Bean Cabbage Soup
Black Beans
- One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa
- Easy Black Bean Burgers
- Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
- Roasted Cauliflower Chilaquiles
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas
- Easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers
- Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers
- One-Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole
- Roasted Potato Burrito Bowls
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
- Cabbage Rice Fajita Bowls
- 5-Ingredient Black Bean Soup
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos
- Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats
- One-Pan Mexican Sweet Potato Bake
- Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Fritters with Black Bean Salsa
Pinto Beans
- Vegan Italian Meatloaf Cups
- One-Pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili
- Chili Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls
- Best-Ever Quinoa Chili
Lentils
- Twice Baked Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Potatoes
- Classic Lentil Burgers
- One-Pot Lentil Taco Skillet
- Easy Lentil Taco Salads
- Lentil Carrot Tacos with Sunflower Chipotle Cream
- Mushroom Lentil Loaf
- Turmeric Rice Burrito Bowls
- BBQ Lentil and Sweet Potato Burgers