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Making your own beans from scratch is relatively straightforward, but when you don’t have hours to spend soaking and simmering, canned beans come to the rescue every time. They’re versatile, nutritious, and delicious—especially when you doctor them up with items from your pantry. A basic chickpea salad can soar to new heights when you toss the beans with extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, and lots of fresh herbs. Mash up black beans for an easy side or dip, just simmer them with fresh cilantro, chili powder, a pinch of cayenne, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Once you start relying on canned beans, you’ll find all sorts of ways to use them in your daily cooking routine. Keep reading for more tips, plus our favorite brands and recipes.
Top Canned Beans Brands
Before you get cooking, read up on our top canned beans brands.
Amy’s
When a married couple got home from work and had a hard time getting dinner on the table quickly, they decided to do something about it. Named after their daughter, Amy’s makes it easy to enjoy a wholesome meal at home, even when things get hectic. Choose from chili, soup, lentil stews, and more comforting options.
Brami
If you haven’t tried brami, also known as lupini beans, you’re missing out on a great source of plant-based protein. This Italian legume includes protein, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and more nutrients to round out your diet. Brami beans are sprouted before packaging, making them easier to digest, and the plants are natural pest repellents and use less water than other crops.
Best Canned Beans
No matter your diet, canned beans are a great option to include. Here are some of the best canned beans available.
Brami Chili Lime Lupini Snack
Packed in a pouch instead of a can (for easier snacking), this legume has a bit of a kick thanks to jalapeño but the lime helps cool it down. With 7 grams of protein per serving, it’s a snack you can feel good about noshing on.
Thrive Market Organic Black Beans
For tacos, chili, or dip, just reach for a pouch of Thrive Market Organic Black Beans. Made from non-GMO beans, each serving delivers 7g of plant-based protein.
Eden Foods Organic Kidney Beans
This BPA-free can of kidney beans from Eden Foods offer 8g of protein per serving, plus 13% of your recommended daily value of potassium.
Organic Canned Beans
For organic canned beans, take your pick. The Thrive Market virtual shelves are filled with lots of options to choose from.
Thrive Market Organic Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans are well suited for a range of cuisines. From Moroccan tagines to Mediterranean salads and dips, they’re the perfect addition to your table. For each ½ cup serving, you’ll also enjoy iron, calcium, protein, and vitamin C.
Eden Foods Organic Cannellini Beans
Versatile and nutritious, cannellini beans add protein, iron, and calcium to everything from soups to salads. This can from Eden Foods offers 6g of protein per serving.
Easy Canned Bean Recipes
Having a handful of canned bean recipes at the ready makes meal prep even easier.
”Cream” of Tomato Soup Recipe
We put cream in quotations because this soup recipe is completely dairy-free. Instead, it relies on chickpeas to add that signature silkiness.
Creamy Hummus With Avocado Oil Recipe
A classic hummus recipe will see you through potlucks, mezze platter-inspired meals, or afternoon snack sessions. This recipe combines chickpeas with avocado oil and silky tahini for the perfect spread every time.
Black Beans vs. Pinto Beans
This post makes it easy to compare black beans versus pinto beans and decide which to use in your next recipe.