9 recipes with canned beans that will completely transform your meals

Thursday 13 November 2025 21:00 - Mirella Mendonça
9 recipes with canned beans that will completely transform your meals

Open, drain, transform: these recipes prove that canned beans are gold in the kitchen.

When time is tight and creativity fails, there's a humble ingredient that can surprise: canned beans. With a single can, you can prepare delicious, comforting and practical dishes - without wasting time or spending too much.

In this selection of 7 recipes, we show you how to open, drain and transform this pantry staple into a real kitchen star. From breakfast to dinner, get ready to rediscover beans as you never imagined.


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Couscous salad for a simple, healthy and colorful starter!Recipe Couscous salad for a simple, healthy and colorful starter!

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Vegetarian enchiladasRecipe Vegetarian enchiladas

We had some wheat tortillas in the cupboard and decided to turn them into enchiladas ! This Mexican family favourite is always comforting ♥ Here, we even made a 100% vegetarian filling! This dish can also be vegan if you leave out the cheese....


Gluten-free chocolate fondant with red beans - dairy-freeRecipe Gluten-free chocolate fondant with red beans - dairy-free

For a high-protein and healthy dessert, choose this chocolate fondant with red beans! Indeed, beans are packed with plant-based protein! Whether you're an athlete or not, feel free to use them in your pre-workout snacks or afternoon treats. Rest...


Mexican chili con carneRecipe Mexican chili con carne

Head for Mexico and let your taste buds travel with a sombrero on your head thanks to our Chili Con Carne! This emblematic Tex-Mex recipe promises a heart-warming meal of spicy flavors. Let yourself be tempted by this delicious blend of meats and...


Vegetarian red bean pattiesRecipe Vegetarian red bean patties

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Pasta e fagioli veneto-style: grandma’s creamy, flavor-packed recipeRecipe Pasta e fagioli veneto-style: grandma’s creamy, flavor-packed recipe

Pasta e fagioli alla veneta , also known as "pasta e fasioi" , is an iconic dish from the peasant tradition of northern Italy, rich in flavor, simple and incredibly creamy . Prepared with borlotti beans , vegetables and short pasta, this...


Vegetarian kidney bean burgerRecipe Vegetarian kidney bean burger

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White bean and coconut milk hummusRecipe White bean and coconut milk hummus

You probably already know hummus, that silky Lebanese dip made with chickpeas. Today, we add a twist by replacing the chickpeas with white beans. This easy, healthy, inexpensive, and very tasty recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is perfect for...


Rice with red beans and bacon: a typical cuban dishRecipe Rice with red beans and bacon: a typical cuban dish

Today, we're going to show you how to prepare a typical Cuban dish : arroz con frijoles, or red beans and rice. This delicious, simple recipe combines red beans , crispy pieces of bacon and a selection of spices, served with white rice. The result...

Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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