23 Creative Canned Bean Recipes: Affordable Meals High in Protein

Canned beans are a kitchen must-have for a reason. They're low cost, easy to use, and can be used in many ways. With a bit of creativity, you can turn them into all sorts of yummy and satisfying dishes.

This blog post will give you 23 delicious canned bean recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From chunky soups and stews to tasty salads and veggie burgers, there's something for everyone. So start making yummy and healthy meals with canned beans today!

Black Bean Burger Recipe

Are you ready for the best black bean burger recipe out there? This easy and delicious veggie mushroom burger is healthy and bursting with flavor. And the best part is, it takes just 30 minutes to make it from start to finish! This vegan burger recipe is so good that you will never miss the meat. Get the recipe.

Creamy Thick Black Bean Curry 

This tasty easy creamy thick black bean curry is dairy-free, vegan, full of Indian-style flavors, and ready in under half an hour. Mildly spiced with a few tricks that make it taste just like a restaurant-style curry. Get the recipe.

Georgian Bean Stew

This Bean Stew Lobio recipe is one of the most popular and delicious dishes of Georgian cuisine. Best when made with dried beans, but canned beans are always an option when in a hurry. I'll show you how to make the best Lobio in the whole world. It's very easy, loaded with the healthy ingredients and incredible aroma. Get the recipe.

Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is healthy, flavorful, and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of vegan cashew cheese, it's the perfect cold side dish or easy lunch. A good option for picnics, potluck, or work lunches too. Get the recipe.

Award Winning Chili Recipe

This Award Winning Chili Recipe is a showstopper. If you are tired of boring recipes, tired of chili that tastes like beef stew, tired of recipes that seem one trick ponies, then this is the best chili recipe you have been waiting for. My ultimate cook-off-winning chili is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient. Perfect comfort food for cold weather, your whole family will love it. Get the recipe.

Soup with Olives and Pickles

This Soup with Olives and Pickles, also Solyanka is an easy soup recipe idea for busy days. It comes together quickly, requires just a handful of ingredients and tastes refreshing and delicious. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot has eased our lives in so many great ways and open the door to many complicated recipes that took as a lot of work before. Get the recipe.

One Pot Spinach and Red Bean Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. It’s great as a savoury breakfast recipe but work for brunch, lunch or dinner too. I love this spinach and red bean shakshuka. It’s hearty without being too filling and makes a quick healthy meal. This one pot meal with spinach and eggs poached in tomato sauce is FULL of flavour. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Chili

This Mushroom Chili Recipe is the ultimate vegan chili you'll ever need! Hearty mushrooms make a wonderful substitution for ground beef. With an easy secret step to give this chili the perfect texture, it's extremely flavorful and great for cozy dinner. Get the recipe.

Chili Beans with Creamy Polenta

Healthy chili beans with creamy polenta! A simple take on chili and cornbread. Get the recipe.

Bean Salad with Zucchini

The perfect salad for your next cookout! Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa! Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Rajma

Want to have a spicy and wholesome meal? Try this Indian dish that is easy and not so time taking. Make Instant Pot Rajma to serve yourself a great flavorsome yet healthy meal for your dinner tonight! Get the recipe.

Ukrainian Red Borscht

Borscht - everything you wanted to know about making this traditional Ukrainian Soup. Picky kids approved, this healthy recipe won't skimp on flavor. I make this easy vegetable Borscht with beans and cabbage every week and I'm confident you'll love it too. Get the recipe.

Bean Nachos

Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack.  Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist. Get the recipe.

Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans

Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness, along with brown rice and lots of veggies. This is an easy gluten free & vegetarian casserole for a weeknight dinner or your next party! Get the recipe.

Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup

This 30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup is the perfect cozy recipe to whip up on a cold night when you want something healthy and easy. Get the recipe.

White Bean Mushroom Soup

This White Bean Mushroom Soup is super easy to make, comforting, and satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables and pantry staples, this is an easy vegan soup packed with plant-based protein and lots of flavors. Get the recipe.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

This Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Quinoa Salad is one of the easiest, most flavorful fall salad recipes, full of nutrients and healthy ingredients. Served warm or cold, this delicious salad is also a great make-ahead lunch for work or back to school. Get the recipe.

Fresh Black Bean and Mango Salsa

Not only is this recipe incredibly delicious, it’s good for you as well! To make this mango salsa have staying power, I added in canned beans as beans have a unique combination of protein and fiber, two key items in helping you stay full. Get the recipe.

Copycat Wendy’s Chili

This copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe is super simple and a crowd favorite! You only need 15 minutes to prep this homemade chili before it simmers all day for the best comfort dish. Get the recipe.

Italian Black Bean Meatballs

These Italian flavored black bean meatballs are a delicious and hearty plant based alternative to traditional meatballs. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce over pasta or zoodles for a comforting healthful meal. Get the recipe.

Quick and Easy Black Bean Burritos

These quick and easy black bean burritos are quickly gaining favor. I like them because they come together in about five seconds (okay, a little more than that, but not much). It's a bonus that they don't heat up the house. Get the recipe.

Lemony White Bean Soup

Looking for a refreshing and zesty vegan soup? Try our vegan white bean soup, made with a creamy roux base and packed with veggies. With a lemony taste and freshly chopped parsley, this soup is the perfect comfort food. Trust us; this is not your average bean soup recipe! Get the recipe.

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