The Best Bean Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

BLACK BEAN, CORN & ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS

This easy-to-throw-together dinner is a southwestern take on one of our favourite easy dinners.

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MEXICAN-Style BLACK BEAN SOUP

This hearty vegan bean soup has incredible flavour and is the perfect base for your favourite taco toppings.

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TUSCAN BAKED ROMANO BEANS

This dish is a warming cheesy option that gives comfort food vibes.

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EGG, AVOCADO & BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Stay full longer with the protein boost from eggs and beans.

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MARINATED WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Leftover beans and jarred red peppers allow this salad to come together in a matter of minutes. To customize this recipe throughout the week, add leftover grilled or roasted veggies such as mushrooms, onions and eggplant, depending on what you have on hand. Just be sure to add any green vegetables at the last minute to preserve their colour.

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WHITE BEAN & CHICKEN SOUP

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POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS & WHITE BEANS

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OMELETTE & BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

You're going to want to use our grilled corn hack for every meal!

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BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

Dessert made from beans? They give a super fudgy texture you'll never second guess

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BEAN & POTATO SKILLET

Save time in the kitchen and make this easy meatless Monday meal that the whole troop can enjoy in only 35 minutes.

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QUINOA & WHITE BEAN SALAD

You can have this refreshing dish on the table in just 30 minutes.

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MARVELLOUS MAPLE BAKED BEANS

Yes, these taste way better than canned baked beans. Get the caramelized flavour isn way less time than you think!

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SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOs

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MIXED BEAN SALAD

Vinegar gives this salad its acidic punch, while lemon juice and zest add hits of brightness.

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LEMONY BEAN & BARLEY SOUP

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CORN & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

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BLACKENED CAJUN SALMON WITH BEAN SALAD

An easy weeknight option that comes together in 30 minutes.

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BEAN & BOCCONCINI QUESADILLAS

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SAUTÉED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH & WHITE BEANS

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WHITE BEAN & WILD RICE SOUP

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SLOW COOKER CLASSIC BAKED BEANS

Soaking dried beans before boiling them speeds up their cooking time and prevents them from splitting. Simply place the beans in a large bowl, cover with about three inches of water and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. If you don't have dried beans, substitute with eight cups of canned no-salt-added navy beans, and skip the first paragraph.

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ONE-POT HADDOCK & BEAN SOUP

This haddock and bean soup is delicious, nutritious and on the table in 25 minutes.

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BLACK BEAN RICE BOWL

Beans and rice are a culinary combination eaten all over the world. Enjoy them at home with this easy one-pot vegetarian-friendly meal. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over top.

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SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

In these vegetarian quesadillas, spiralized sweet potatoes add texture, black beans add protein and chopped green chilies add a punch, making this dish a satisfying Meatless Monday meal. 

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SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN SPARERIBS

Our recipe developer's mother, Shu-Lai Fong, makes famous pressure-cooked black bean spareribs. They're the inspiration for this recipe, which is just as delicious but uses a slow cooker. You'll find bite-size bone-in pork spareribs at most Asian grocery stores, or you can order them at your butcher's counter.

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MEXICAN-style PORK AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

This chunky soup is all about the fixings! Crisp lettuce, fiery radishes, creamy avocado and tangy sour cream top bowls of tender pork, beans and vegetables to make a balanced supper. Buy whole canned tomatoes and crush them with your hands for a rustic texture.

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GRILLED BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALAD

Tostadas are given a fresh makeover in this crispy grilled version of the fried Mexican favourite, topped with our recipe for “cheater” refried beans. This recipe yields four servings for a light dinner, but you can easily double the ingredients to satisfy larger appetites. Serve with extra sour cream, if desired.

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GIANT BEANS

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BEEF & BEAN CHILI

Add two to three minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce when you stir in the jalapeños for an extra spice boost.

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TURKEY & WHITE BEAN SOUP

This hearty soup is filled with two types of protein for a filling meal.

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BEAN & POTATO SKILLET

Save time in the kitchen and make this easy meatless Monday meal that the whole troop can enjoy in only 35 minutes.

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