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.
Hearty Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Toasted Sourdough
50 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Classic Dal Makhani
110 min · Medium · Indian
30-minute Pasta E Fagioli
45 min · Easy · Italian
Spicy Adobo Bean & Cotija Tacos
50 min · Easy · Mexican
Hearty Beef & Black Bean Skillet
35 min · Easy · Mexican
Indian Spiced Vegetable & Chickpea Vermicelli Stir-fry
45 min · Easy · Indian
Easy & Healthy Canned Refried Beans
25 min · Easy · Mexican
Classic Refried Beans
35 min · Medium · Mexican
Gentle Chickpea & Vegetable Stew
40 min · Easy · Other
High-protein Quinoa Bowl
30 min · Easy · Other
Garbanzo Bean Salad
15 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Burrito Bowl
35 min · Easy · Mexican
Quinoa and Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk
50 min · Easy · Indian
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
35 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Healthy Quinoa Bowl
35 min · Easy · Other
Hearty Lentil Soup
60 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Vegetarian Italian 'beef' Bake
75 min · Medium · Italian
Spicy Red Lentils with Mango Salsa
50 min · Easy · Indian
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.