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    Published: Jun, 2024. Updated: Jun, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    23 Creative Canned Bean Recipes: Affordable Meals High in Protein

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    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

    Black Bean Burger close up.
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    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 

    Creamy Thick Black Bean Curry in a pan.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

    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

    Georgian Bean Stew in a pan and some on a spatula.
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    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

    Bean salad with tomatoes and cashew cheese in a white bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    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

    Award Winning Chili with a toast aside in a bowl.
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    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

    Vegetarian Solyanka in a bowl.
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    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 Red Beans and Rice on a plate.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    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

    One Pot Spinach and Red Bean Shakshuka in a bowl and in a pan.
    Photo credit: xoxo Bella

    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

    Mushroom Chili and some avocado slices in a bowl.
    Photo credit: lavender & Macarons

    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

    Chili Beans with Creamy Polenta in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

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

    Bean Salad with Zucchini

    Bean Salad with Zucchini close up.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

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

    Instant Pot Rajma

    Instant Pot Rajma with rice in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

    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

    Red Borscht with a dollop of sour cream with a spoon.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    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

    Bean Nachos in a pan, close up.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

    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

    Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans in a baking dish.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

    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

    Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup in a pan, close up.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks

    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

    White Bean Mushroom Soup and a spoon in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    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

    Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean And Quinoa Salad in a bowk, close up.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    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

    Black Bean and Mango Salsa in a glass bowl. Overhead view.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    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

    Copycat Wendy’s Chili in a bowl. A side view.
    Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen

    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

    Italian Black Bean Meatballs with a side dish and in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

    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

    Black Bean Burritos on a board.
    Photo credit: Feels Like Home

    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

    Lemony Vegan White Bean Soup in a bowl.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants

    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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    Make your meals a breeze with our 19 Throw-and-Go Casseroles collection. These recipes are perfect for busy folks who want tasty dishes without the fuss. From easy pasta bakes to yummy breakfast casseroles, we've got something for everyone. 19 Throw-and-Go Casseroles Anyone Can Make.

    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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