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A delicious dish of chicken, rice, canned beans and omelet. This dish is perfect for lunch: it is hearty and can be prepared as simply and quickly as possible, especially if the rice is boiled in advance.
Beans are good in all respects, they are healthy, filling, inexpensive and very tasty. But it also has one drawback: a very long cooking time. Dry beans must be sorted by hand, soaked for at least 8 hours, and then cooked for another 1-1.5 hours.
To save time and enjoy healthy dishes using these wonderful beans, you can prepare canned beans. It preserves three-quarters of all vitamins and minerals, and you don’t have to wait long, just choose a quality product, open the jar and enjoy the taste of your favorite dishes.
Types of Canned Beans
Most often, stores sell red, white or green beans in tin or glass containers. The white one is softer and more delicate in taste, while the red one is dense and retains its shape better. Green beans can be preserved as whole pods or cut into small pieces.
How to choose a quality product?
- First of all, you need to pay attention to the composition. Apart from the beans themselves, water, sugar and salt, there should be no other ingredients. The presence of nitrates, flavorings and flavor enhancers indicates that such a product is not beneficial; it may be lower in price and have a longer shelf life, but it is not recommended to purchase it. The only preservative that may be present in small quantities is acetic acid. There may also be tomato paste in a can of red or white beans.
- Next, you need to carefully inspect the container. Although tin cans are stronger and more durable, it is better to choose glass containers in which you can easily see all the contents. High-quality beans have approximately the same size, smooth, undamaged surface. For canning green beans, choose strong young green pods without damage or bulges, no more than 9 centimeters long. The container itself should not be damaged, rusted or blistered.
- And of course, look at the expiration date. If it comes to an end, it is better to refuse the purchase; the less time has passed since the production date, the healthier and tastier the beans will be.
Storage:
- Depending on the variety and method of preparation, canned beans can be stored for 6 months to 1 year. Manufacturers are required to indicate the date of manufacture and expiration date on the container. An expired product must not be eaten in any form.
- If tomato paste is present in the composition, the shelf life is reduced due to the fermentation products it contains.
- Canned food should be stored in dark, cool places, avoiding direct sunlight.
- A bulging can or lid may indicate that canned food has gone bad. You need to get rid of this product.
What and how to cook from canned beans
Canned beans have a mild, mild taste and delicate texture. It is combined with products of both plant and animal origin. Therefore, it is used as a side dish for main dishes, added to salads and soups, and prepared as snacks and fillings for baked goods. Beans make very tasty and thick sauces and purees.
To prepare all these dishes, just open the jar, throw the contents into a colander, rinse and let the liquid drain. This will help get rid of excess salt and acid in the composition.
Let's look at the most popular canned bean dishes.
Garnish
Canned beans are a ready-to-eat side dish, especially if it contains tomato paste. It is enough to add some spices, herbs, oil to it and you can serve it with any meat or fish dish. This also applies to green beans.
Another great side dish is to simmer beans with other vegetables in a frying pan or in a slow cooker. An airy puree is prepared from white and red beans.
Fillings
White beans have the most delicate consistency, which is why they are most often used to prepare fillings for pies, pancakes, cabbage rolls and pies. Fried onions, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, sweet peppers and other vegetables, as well as meat and fish, are added to such fillings. Adjust to taste by adding spices and grind with a blender or puree masher.
Pates
Bean pates are very common as a snack. They are easy to prepare: mix canned white or red beans with garlic, cheese, onions, mushrooms and cottage cheese in a blender.
Be sure to add a liquid component, such as sour cream, olive oil or cream with a little lemon juice and wine vinegar. This pate is spread on bread, toast, served in tartlets or shortcrust pastry baskets.
Soups
Soup with canned beans is cooked in meat, fish, mushroom or vegetable broth. For regular soups, all types of beans are used, including green beans, and for puree soups only white beans.
Onions, celery, carrots, sweet peppers, potatoes and tomatoes are added to soups, both pre-fried and raw. For a richer taste, bay leaves, pepper, salt, and sometimes tomato paste are used. Fried garlic and fresh herbs will give bean soup a special aroma.
Casseroles
It is very simple and quick to prepare a casserole with the addition of canned beans. Vegetables, mushrooms, meat or fish are cut into small pieces, mixed with beans, poured with cream, eggs or sour cream and sent to the oven. You can sprinkle with grated cheese. A very satisfying dish for the whole family.
Salads
Since beans go well with a wide variety of foods, they are often used in salads. Typically, green and red beans are chosen for this dish, which also serve as a decoration due to their rich color.
Beans are added to vinaigrettes, meat, fish and vegetable salads. Vegetables can be used both fresh and canned, and meat can be boiled, smoked, baked or fried. Beans also go well with cheese, mushrooms, liver and olives.
Vegetable oil, mayonnaise or sour cream is used as a dressing for salads with canned beans.
Main meat dishes
Beans are stewed or baked with chicken, beef, pork or fish, most often with the addition of other vegetables. This dish is baked in pots or envelopes in the oven, and stewed on the stove in the form of a stew. Red beans are ideal for main courses.
Dessert
Canned white beans are used to make cookies and puddings. Butter, eggs, sugar are added to the cookie dough, and the beans are ground through a sieve. If the cookies are not sweet, they are prepared with salt, cheese, cumin, paprika and other seasonings.
To prepare puddings, beans are mixed with sugar, egg yolks and cream, everything is ground in a blender, flour and whipped whites are added.
There is nothing difficult in preparing dishes from canned beans; the main thing is to choose high-quality beans, store them correctly and combine them with the right products. And remember some tricks:
- An already opened can of beans should be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours.
- After opening the tin, it is better to transfer the beans into a glass container.
- Canned bean soups don't need much seasoning. Enough salt, pepper, bay leaf and ground coriander.
- Canned beans can be prepared at home. Boil dry beans in water with sugar, salt, cloves, pepper and vinegar for about 90 minutes. Screw into jars.
Well, now - the recipes. And I'll start, perhaps, with soup.
Bean soup
Required:
Broth – 2 liters
Potatoes – 2 pcs.
Carrots – 1 pc.
Onion – 1 head
Sausages – 3 pcs.
Canned beans with vegetables – 1 can
Preparation:
Peel the carrots and onions and finely chop them. Sauté vegetables in vegetable oil.
It is better to take smoked sausages for this soup, but smoked sausages or sausages are also suitable. Cut them into thin slices and add them to the frying pan with the vegetables. Fry for about 5 more minutes.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices. Bring the broth to a boil and add the chopped potatoes. Cook until almost done.
Add the resulting fry and canned beans to the pan. Let the soup simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes. A couple of minutes before it’s ready, add chopped herbs. By the way, it goes very well with legumes. This soup can be served with sour cream.
Well, now let's move on to the hot stuff.
Meatballs in tomato sauce
Required:
Minced meat – 500 g,
Boiled rice – 3 tbsp. spoons,
Egg – 1 pc.,
Onion – 1 head,
Garlic – 2-3 cloves,
Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp. spoons,
Tomato juice – ½ liter,
Canned beans with vegetables – 1 can.
Preparation:
Mix the minced meat with rice and egg and make small balls from it.
Peel the onion and garlic, chop finely and fry in vegetable oil in a deep frying pan. When they are slightly fried, add tomato juice and bring to a boil.
Carefully place the meatballs into the boiling tomato sauce. The sauce should cover them about halfway. Let the meatballs simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. After this, turn the meat balls over and simmer them on the other side for 10 minutes as well.
Place the canned beans in the frying pan between the meatballs and let them warm up thoroughly.
This dish is served hot. It does not require a side dish.
This is a “quick and tasty” dish. It’s very easy to prepare and literally takes minutes.
Required:
Chicken fillet – 500 g,
Beans, canned with vegetables – 1 can,
Vegetable oil, salt, herbs.
Preparation:
Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Add canned beans to the chicken and simmer everything together for about 10 minutes. Along with the beans, you can also add canned corn or green peas.
That's all! Serve sprinkled with herbs. This dish will take less than half an hour to prepare.
Country-style chili
This dish is prepared from only canned food and fresh vegetables, so it is ideal for camping conditions and for the dacha, especially if it does not have a refrigerator.
Required:
Any stew - 2 cans,
Canned corn – 1 can,
Canned beans with vegetables – 1 can.
Fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, garlic and herbs.
Preparation:
Place the stew in a frying pan and bring to a boil. Add beans and corn to the same pan and heat everything together for 5 minutes.
Cut the tomatoes into small slices. Peel the hot pepper and garlic and finely chop it (if you don’t like it spicy, you don’t have to add the pepper). Add vegetables to the pan and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Finely chop the greens and add to the prepared dish. It must be served hot.
Of course, these are not all the dishes that can be prepared with canned beans, and each housewife will probably come up with something of her own. And I hope that this collection of recipes will help you with this.
Any housewife should be able to prepare bean salad, because it comes in handy when there is nothing to serve and you need to whip up a quick appetizer. It is made from ready-made ingredients, but gourmets can can their own beans at home, choosing their favorite spices. If you use boiled, the dish will have a more delicate taste.
Red bean salad recipes
A simple recipe for red bean salad can be found anywhere, because this dish has many variations. The basis for the dish is beans: canned, in oil or tomato sauce, or boiled are suitable. Some housewives make preparations at home. However, in order for you to get a delicious red bean salad, you need to responsibly choose the remaining ingredients. Chinese cabbage, crab sticks, boiled potatoes, croutons and cucumbers go well with it. The dressing can be mayonnaise, sour cream with spices, olive oil.
If you buy canned food, pay attention to products from a trusted manufacturer. You can use boiled beans: then choose large, meaty, beautiful beans with thick skin. To make the beans more tender and softer, before cooking and heat treatment, they need to be soaked for a couple of hours (preferably overnight) in cold water. This technique will reduce the cooking time and maintain the shape and consistency of the beans; otherwise, they may boil and turn into puree.
It is better to cook without spices, so that later you can season it to taste. After cooking, be sure to rinse the beans with water, removing excess starch, and allow the liquid to drain - it is best to drain them in a colander. Before preparing the snack, wait until the beans have cooled down: if you put them in the dish hot, the beans will stick together and turn the dish into an unappetizing mass.
With crackers
A tasty and satisfying dish is bean salad with croutons, which can replace a full lunch or dinner. If you want a salad with red beans that has a spicy flavor, add garlic and onions. If desired, you can add ham and boiled eggs. The dressing is preferably mayonnaise, but if you want to make a lean dish, choose olive oil. You can decorate with fresh herbs.
Ingredients:
- garlic – 3 cloves;
- canned red beans in their own juice - a jar;
- rye crackers - a pack;
- vegetable oil – 70 ml;
- onion – ½ piece;
- mayonnaise – 50 g.
Cooking method:
- Drain the liquid from the canned food and pour the beans into a salad bowl.
- Cut the onion into thin rings, fry in oil until browned, add to the dish. Add pressed garlic there.
- Season with salt, pepper, and mayonnaise.
- Just before serving, add the crackers so that they do not have time to get soggy. Instead of store-bought croutons, you can fry the croutons yourself - from rye bread, rubbed with garlic and Provençal herbs.
With Chiken
Chicken and bean salad is hearty and very rich in taste, which is also distinguished by its attractive appearance: a combination of red color with herbs, brown rice and white meat. Your exquisite culinary masterpiece will definitely please your guests, who will want to know the secret of a spectacular snack.
Ingredients:
- chicken breast – 500 grams;
- brown rice - a glass;
- green onions - a bunch;
- canned red beans – 400 g;
- hot chili pepper - pod;
- white wine vinegar - ¼ cup;
- tomatoes – 6 pcs.;
- olive oil -20 ml.
Cooking method:
- Boil the rice and cool.
- Boil the chicken, remove bones and skin. Then cut into thin strips.
- Chop the tomatoes, cut the onion into rings and the pepper into strips.
- Drain the juice from the canned food and rinse thoroughly under running cold water.
- Combine all ingredients, season with vinegar and olive oil. Add salt to taste.
Sausage
The original taste distinguishes the salad with beans and smoked sausage from all other types. The savory smoky aroma typical of smoked meats awakens the appetite, and the combination of hearty beans, meat and mushrooms creates a hearty dish. In addition, the spicy aroma of the spices provided in this recipe will perfectly warm you up in winter. The dish will be a great appetizer with a glass of dark beer.
Ingredients:
- half-smoked sausage – 0.35 kg;
- pickled chopped champignons - jar;
- a mixture of black and white pepper - a pinch;
- olive oil – 20 ml;
- garlic – 0.5 cloves;
- mayonnaise – 50 ml.
Cooking method:
- Cut the sausage into cubes, combine with canned goods, previously drained in a colander. If you want a less fatty dish, choose ham or smoked brisket.
- Season the mixture with olive oil, crushed garlic, ground pepper and mayonnaise.
- When serving, garnish with herbs if desired.
With tomatoes
The salad with beans and tomatoes has a subtle spicy taste with a hint of sweetness. It is preferable to use cherry tomatoes in it, since the attractive appearance of small tomatoes will allow you to make not only a tasty, but also a beautiful dish. The memorable aroma of olive oil, rich in the tartness of rosemary and with a light citrus aftertaste, will highlight the taste of the main components.
Ingredients:
- cherry tomatoes – 15 pcs.;
- canned red beans – 200 g;
- parsley - a bunch;
- olive oil – 45 ml;
- garlic – 3 cloves;
- rosemary - sprig;
- sugar - a pinch;
- lemon juice – 25 ml.
Cooking method:
- Make a fragrant dressing: chop the garlic and add it to the olive oil along with the rosemary. Heat the mixture slightly over the fire, then leave for half an hour. Then remove the rosemary sprig.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and other spices there.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, chop the greens, mix with canned food.
- Season with oil and spices and leave for 10 minutes to soak the appetizer, then serve.
Tbilisi with beef
A popular Georgian dish is Tbilisi salad with red beans and beef, which is distinguished by the specific taste of national spices. Khmeli-suneli seasoning, cilantro and walnuts give the dish an exquisite taste and recognizable aroma. In addition, the combination of meat and legumes creates a hearty dish that can easily replace lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- hops-suneli – 10 g;
- beef – 0.2 kg;
- canned red beans - can;
- red onion – 1 pc.;
- bell pepper – 1 pc.;
- walnuts – 50 g;
- cilantro - a bunch;
- olive oil – 75 ml;
- wine vinegar – 15 ml.
Cooking method:
- Boil beef (it is better to choose fillet), cool, cut into cubes.
- Cut the onion into half rings and place in boiling water for two minutes to soften.
- Cut the paprika into strips, chop the garlic and cilantro. Chop the walnuts into small pieces using a knife or hammer.
- Drain the canned food in a colander.
- Mix all ingredients, season with salt, black pepper, khmeli-suneli.
- Season with a mixture of olive oil and wine vinegar.
With mushrooms
A bean and mushroom salad has a pleasant, recognizable taste, for which you can use champignons, chanterelles, oyster mushrooms or porcini mushrooms. During the season, any mushrooms that you pick yourself or buy at the market are suitable. It is better to choose olive oil as a dressing for the dish, so as not to interrupt the subtle taste of the main components with mayonnaise. Onions, herbs, and boiled eggs will complement the appetizer well.
Ingredients:
- mushrooms – 500 g;
- raw red beans – 150 g;
- onion – 2 heads;
- egg – 2 pcs.;
- vegetable oil – 30 ml.
Cooking method:
- Soak the beans in cold water for 4 hours. Then boil until tender (about an hour), drain in a colander, and cool.
- Chop the onion and mushrooms and fry in oil until the moisture has completely evaporated.
- Boil the eggs, grate, place on the bottom of the salad bowl. Place the remaining ingredients on top, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Season with oil and serve with herbs.
With liver
Another hearty dish that saturates the body well is bean salad with liver. For this you can take pork, chicken or beef offal, which should be cleaned of films and then boiled until tender. The combination of carrots, onions and spices will make the dish more aromatic and juicy. You can season the snack with traditional mayonnaise or natural yogurt with spices if you are on a diet.
Ingredients:
- red beans - a glass;
- chicken liver – 0.2 kg;
- carrots – 3 pcs.;
- onions – 2 pcs.;
- red pepper - a pinch;
- mayonnaise – 50 ml;
- butter – 20 g.
Cooking method:
- Boil the beans until tender, drain the water, season with butter.
- Cut the liver into pieces, sauté in oil, add chopped onion and grated carrots. Salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl, season with mayonnaise.
- Serve with parsley.
With corn
A simple quick recipe is bean and corn salad, the secret of which is to use only canned products. This dish can be prepared in a matter of minutes, so it is recommended to include it in the daily menu or serve it to unexpected guests; you can even cook it outdoors as a quick side dish for barbecue.
Ingredients:
- cervelat – 0.3 kg;
- canned red beans - can;
- canned corn - can;
- green peas - jar;
- mayonnaise with olive oil – 50 ml.
Cooking method:
- Open all canned food and place in a colander.
- Cut the cervelat into strips. If desired, you can replace it with any smoked sausage, ham, brisket, or even abandon the meat component altogether.
- Season the dish with pepper and mayonnaise.
- It is not necessary to add salt, because the spices contained in the canned food will provide a bright taste on their own.
Salad with beans and cheese
A salad with beans and cheese will be a delicious dietary dish if you season it not with mayonnaise, but with sour cream or natural yogurt with lemon juice. Thanks to the combination of hearty legumes, piquant tomatoes and delicious cheese, the appetizer looks great, has a delicate aroma and rich taste. It is perfect as a light snack.
Ingredients:
- canned red beans – 0.4 kg;
- tomatoes – 2 pcs.;
- cheese – 85 g;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- parsley - a bunch;
- mayonnaise – 50 ml.
Cooking method:
- Drain the brine from the canned food and rinse with running water. Allow moisture to drain.
- Cut the tomatoes into cubes, grate the cheese coarsely, press the garlic through a press, chop the parsley.
- Mix all ingredients, season with salt and pepper.
- Season with mayonnaise.
- When serving, garnish with parsley, boiled carrots or boiled quail eggs if desired.
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