Not sure how to use that can of beans? You’re in the right place. These easy bean recipes include something for everyone – chilis, tacos, and more!
If the grocery store shelves are any indication, we’re all on the hunt for good bean recipes right now. I don’t know what it’s like where you are, but in Chicago, it’s hard to find canned or dried beans anywhere. Jack and I may have had to visit a few extra grocery stores as a result, but at the same time, I’ve been happy to see that people are buying beans. They’re a fantastic source of plant-based protein, fiber, and other nutrients, they keep for weeks, and they’re delicious!What’s more, they’re incredibly versatile. Heat them on the stove with salt and pepper and serve them as a side dish, puree them into a creamy dip or pasta sauce, stuff them into tacos, or bake them into a hearty vegetarian pot pie. Your options are endless, but these 25 easy bean recipes are a great place to start.Bean Dip Recipes
White Bean Dip
If you have white beans, olive oil, and lemons, you can whizz together this zesty dip in no time! I like to add rosemary and basil to make it extra fresh, but if you don’t have any on hand, swap in whatever herbs you do have, or skip them. It’ll be creamy and bright either way.
Hummus
7 ingredients. 5 minutes. 1 big bowl of smooth, creamy dip! In terms of taste, texture, and simplicity, hummus is hard to beat.Bean Soups and Stews
Easy Vegetarian Chili
No list of bean recipes is complete without a classic chili made with kidney beans and tomatoes. I spice mine up with adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo. It’s smoky, savory, and so. darn. good!
Creamy Potato Soup
There’s no cream or dairy in this plant-based potato soup. Instead, it gets its comforting creamy texture from blended potatoes and white beans!
Roasted Red Pepper SoupRoasted red bell peppers, carrots, and fennel give this vibrant soup its bold color and flavor, while a handful of blended white beans perfects its creamy texture. This recipe is also on page 203 of The Love & Lemons Cookbook.
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
I use white beans 2 ways in this nourishing soup! I leave some whole for hearty texture and blend the rest with cashews, miso paste, and Dijon mustard to make the soup’s lightly creamy, savory base.
Curried Parsnip & White Bean Soup, page 223 of The Love and Lemons Cookbook,
Can you guess how this soup gets its velvety texture? Blended white beans, of course! Curried spices and apples highlight the sweet, nutty flavor of the parsnips in this simple, comforting soup.
Tomatillo Zucchini White Bean Chili, page 99 of Love and Lemons Every Day
This tangy tomatillo chili is one of my
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