We often think of beans as hearty winter fare, but they
also make a perfect side dish for lighter meals. Canned beans make
these recipes easy to prepare because they cut out long simmering
times. Besides, they taste just as great. Just be sure to rinse them
well to get rid of any excess salt or starch. You may find chickpeas
sold as garbanzo beans and cannellini beans as white kidney beans in
some supermarkets.
Bean Salads
