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12 ways to make meals with beans

19 ways to make meals with

Beans

Beans have been called a “superfood” and the title is well deserved. Not only can beans reduce heart disease and help prevent type 2 diabetes, but beans are also inexpensive and have a long shelf life.

Beans can be used in soups, salads, dips, and desserts. Try one of our many bean recipes, but beware, depending on which beans you consume – you may become quarantined while in quarantine!

Makeshift Hummus Dip

“Makeshift Hummus” Balsamic White Bean Dip

Can’t get hummus at the grocery store? Pull out your can of white beans for this recipe where balsamic vinegar brings out the basil flavor and Italian restaurant memories.

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3 Bean Salad

3 Bean Salad

A perfect side dish with ingredients you’re sure to have in your pantry! All you need is a variety of canned beans and some spice to jazz it up!

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avocado

Avocado Garbanzo Grilled Cheese

Spice up your day with a mix of zesty avocado and garbanzo beans (aka, chickpeas) in a grilled cheese.

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Black Beans

Black Bean Soup

A quick, delicious soup that comes together in a flash and you guys, it’s so darn good! The best part is it’s almost all from the canned goods that we stocked up on. Win win!

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Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

A classic is a classic because it always satisfies. Black beans and rice with a squeeze of lime and a splash of hot sauce never misses.

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Bean Tacos

Buried in Black Beans Tacos

Is your cupboard buried in cans of black beans? Make this crunchy, addictive little black bean taco recipe….bet you can’t eat just one.

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Red Beans and RIce

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Traditionally, red beans and rice is a Louisiana Creole dish made from leftover vegetables, spices, ham bones, sausage, or other meats. Check out this recipe as a great way to “extend” your supply of sausages, rice, and beans. Kick your taste buds up a notch with cajun seasoning!

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Hot Dogs and Beans

Cheap Hot Dogs & Beans

Can’t get any easier and cheaper than hot dogs and beans!

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Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Chicken in the Garden Beans and Quinoa Salad

Chickens in the garden is the story of our lives for any backyard hobby farmer. Use your own creative ideas for your chicken for this garden salad, canned beans and quinoa recipe.

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Black Beans and Rice

Cuban Beans and Rice

Turn on some salsa music for some tiempo to create a Cuban black beans and rice dish.

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Black Bean Corn Salad / Salsa

Fiesta at Home! Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black bean and corn salad is so versatile. Feel free to bump up the spice on this one. Serve as a perfect little side salad or scoop onto your favorite chip.

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Classic Hummus

Ho-Hum Hummus

Goes well with veggies, crackers, or naan bread. Heck, I’d eat my fingers if they were dipped in hummus!

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Hot Dog and Beans Tater Tot Casserole

Hot Dog Tater Tot Casserole

Tots, hot dogs and beans? You bet! This casserole is sure to please both kids and adults!

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White Bean Salad

Just Bean’ Easy White Bean Salad

The quickest, easiest and tastiest little side dish. It seriously comes together in a flash with just a handful of ingredients!

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Black Bean Quinoa

Mediterranean Black Bean Quinoa Salad

A super quick and easy salad with Mediterranean flavors of lemon, thyme, and plenty of parsley. It goes good as a side with any meal or do as I do…..make it your lunch.

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Mexican Quinoa

Mexican Quinoa

Mexican quinoa is a little like mexican rice, except packed with more protein via the quinoa!

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Mexican Black Beans

Mi Casa Black Beans

If we all got black beans and some spices, then it’s no run to the restaurant, it’s black beans at tu casa, mi casa black beans! Your house, my house black beans. Serve with corn chips, salad, or your favorite meat with Mexican seasonings.

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Baked Beans

Mom’s Baked Beans

Be the star at your next family picnic with these easy, crowd pleasing baked beans.

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Mama's Bean Dip

Mom’s Bean Dip

We’re letting the cat out of the bag by telling you the 3 secret ingredients to an amazing bean dip recipe so that you don’t have to buy any canned bean dip ever again! The 3 secret ingredients to mouthwatering bean dip is taco seasoning, cream cheese, and salsa! If you try this recipe, let us know what you think by rating and commenting!

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