19 Protein-Packed Recipes that Start with Canned Beans

Recipe: Baked Beans

This from-scratch Baked Beans recipe starts with 4 cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce, which then gets infused with flavor from dry mustard and molasses.

Recipe: Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce

We always keep canned chickpeas stocked in our pantry, and this recipe transforms the beans into a stunning fresh dinner.

Recipe: Pressure-Cooker Beef-and-Bean Chili

With the help of your pressure cooker, this hearty dinner will be ready in just under an hour.

Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole

Mix it up for taco night this week with this casserole version of the Tex-Mex classic.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Great Northern beans form the creamy backbone of this white chili.

Recipe: Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

A cross between chili and a casserole, this Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake is the best of both worlds.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

Pinto beans sprinkled atop these Sheet Pan Nachos take them to the next level.

Recipe: Vegan Chili

With kidney beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas, this Vegan Chili is a triple-threat.

Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

This salsa doesn’t require much dressing up—it’s a perfect snack for gameday or to enjoy alongside a taco dinner.

Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Top this soup with fried tortilla strips for crunch, then load on all the extra toppings you'd like.

Recipe: Beef Tamale Pie

With a stunning cornbread topping, this Beef Tamale Pie is sure to satisfy the whole family.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Refried Beans Recipe

Refried beans bring a creamy texture to otherwise crunchy, meaty nachos.

Recipe: Thyme-Scented White Bean and Sausage Stew

Once you start simmering this stew, the lovely, herbaceous perfume of thyme, white beans, and sausage will fill your kitchen.

Recipe: Pulled Pork Nachos

Have some leftover shredded smoked pork? Toss it on these simple oven-baked nachos.

Recipe: Brisket-and-Black Bean Chili with Cilantro-Lime Crema

Serve this warming chili in campfire mugs to channel the spirit of breezy summer evenings.

Recipe: Chicken Chili Pot Pie

You can serve this crowd-pleaser in individual ramekins or family-style in a skillet. Either way, it’s guaranteed to impress.

Recipe: Cowboy Casserole

Topped with a layer of tater tots, this extravagant meal will win highly praise from the little ones.

Recipe: Smoky White Bean Soup

Looking for a quick-fix supper? This Smoky White Bean Soup comes together in just 25 minutes.

Recipe: Easy Skillet Tacos

Winner winner, skillet taco dinner! We swap the traditional black beans for pinto beans in this weeknight recipe.