10 Budget-Friendly Dinners You Can Make with a Can of Beans

Taco Soup Delight

Enjoy all your favorite taco flavors in a comforting soup with this simple, weeknight-friendly recipe. Kidney beans take center stage, but other pantry staples make this dish quick and easy. With the addition of pre-mixed ranch seasoning and taco spice blend, the hardest part is just letting it simmer to perfection.

Savory Black Bean Burritos

Simple Vegan Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Chickpeas

Craving a new sheet-pan dinner using that can of chickpeas sitting in your pantry? Try this vegan-friendly, veggie-packed dish. Everything roasts together in the oven, then just toss it with fresh lime juice and cilantro for a burst of flavor before serving. For an extra boost, pair it with a side of white or brown rice to make the meal more filling!

Chickpea Stir-Fry

One of the best things about stir-fries is their versatility—they can be made with almost anything, including a can of beans. This recipe offers a unique twist, bursting with flavor from fresh herbs, garlic, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes, all cooked together with the beans. Serve it with a side of your favorite whole grain to turn it into a complete meal.

The Ultimate Baked Rice and Beans

Quinoa & Black Bean Chili

Chana Masala Delight

Looking for a comforting dish to feed a group of four? This Indian-inspired curry is the answer! A can of garbanzo beans takes on the rich flavors of coriander, turmeric, and a kick of ginger and cayenne. Coconut milk adds a creamy finish to this warm, flavorful dish.

Cauliflower Rice & Beans Fajita Bowls

Fajitas are even better served in a bowl! This recipe skips the traditional tortillas and uses riced cauliflower as the base, combined with red onion, bell peppers, and a blend of spices, all baked to tender perfection. Pinto beans, cotija cheese, cilantro, pepitas, green onions, and a squeeze of lime complete the fajita flavor just before serving.

Seven-Layer Tortilla Pie

Potato & Bean Enchiladas

Who says enchiladas need meat? These hearty enchiladas are made with beans and potatoes, and while the recipe has a few steps, the results are absolutely worth it. To save time, prepare the enchilada sauce the night before and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. The next day, just grab the sauce, stir it up, and add it to the cooked potatoes before assembling the enchiladas!