Should I use dried or canned beans?
Recipes say which to start with and list adjusted cook times. Quick versions often use canned with rinse notes.
Beans Recipes
49 recipes found
Beans bring fiber, protein, and deep savor when soaked, simmered, or crisped—cornerstones of stews, salads, and plant-forward bowls.
Soak versus canned guidance, simmer times, and seasoning layers make dried and canned beans both workable for stews, salads, and bowls.
Featured recipes
4.0
Rotisserie Chicken Enchilada Skillet
20 min · Easy · Mexican
4.0
One-pot Pasta with Chickpeas and Veggies
30 min · Easy · Italian
Pressure Cooker Spinach & Carrot Toor Dal Khichdi
25 min · Easy · Indian
Crispy Dosa (south Indian Savory Crepes)
50 min · Hard · Indian
Chef's Lighter Lean Beef & Black Bean Enchiladas
45 min · Medium · Mexican
Mediterranean Roasted Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowls
55 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Ash-e Doogh (persian Yogurt Soup)
65 min · Medium · Middle Eastern
Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry
35 min · Easy · Indian
Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Crema
35 min · Easy · Mexican
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Jar
15 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Turkey and White Bean Chili
50 min · Easy · American
West African Beans Porridge with Plantains and Smoked Fish
110 min · Medium · Other
Fridge-foraged Spiced Rice & Roasted Pepper Casserole
50 min · Easy · Indian
Viral Beans Porridge with Plantains and Fish
110 min · Medium · Other
Weeknight Turkey and Black Bean Chili
45 min · Easy · American
Protein-packed Spiced Lentil & Brown Rice Pilaf
60 min · Easy · Middle Eastern
Spicy Bean & Corn Tuna Bowl
10 min · Easy · Mexican
Creamy Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup
45 min · Easy · Italian
Chef's Harvest High-protein Minestrone
70 min · Easy · Italian
Fire-roasted Chana Masala with Jeera Rice
45 min · Medium · Indian
Healthy One-pan Mexican Skillet
40 min · Easy · Mexican
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Hearty Autumn Lentil & Vegetable Soup
65 min · Easy · Other
Baked Risotto with Carrots and Squash
50 min · Easy · Other
Week of Global Flavors: Chicken, Beef & Sardines
205 min · Medium · Other
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce gas or bloating from beans?
Long soaks and fresh water changes are noted where relevant. Spices like epazote or bay appear in traditional stews.
Are bean recipes good for meal prep?
Stews and salads often improve overnight. Save batches and schedule them mid-week with updated grocery lists.