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