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Over 10 easy, tasty and budget-friendly recipes you can make with a can of beans. These recipes are perfect for meal planning! You’ll have less waste with these fantastic single serving recipes.
No matter how empty my pantry may get, I can always manage to find at least one can of beans lurking in the shadows.
Canned beans are so versatile and you can easily create a wonderful meal around just about any kind you have.
A few cans should always be in your pantry. In fact, you might consider purchasing extra cans of beans when you find them on sale. They’re great to keep on hand.
Why These Recipes Work
These canned bean recipes have all been tested and reader-approved. The recipes are delicious and so easy to make.
The recipes can be doubled if you would like to make a double-batch of any recipe.
When you’re cooking for one, you might not use the entire can for one meal. With the single serving recipes listed below, you can plan several meals around a single can of beans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze Canned Beans?
Absolutely! You can freeze opened canned beans for 1-2 months. Just be sure to transfer the beans to an airtight freezer container and label them with the date they go into the freezer.
How Do You Refrigerate Canned Beans?
Unused portions of canned beans can be refrigerated but should be removed from the can and placed in storage containers first. They will keep for 3-4 days. To reduce the sodium that is often in canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain the beans before using them.
How Do You Use Canned Beans?
There are so many ways to use canned beans! Add them to: Soups and stews Main dish salads Tacos and fajitas Chili Baked potatoes Scrambled eggs Pasta
The recipes below are grouped by the type of beans.
Canned Black Beans Recipes
Vegetarian Enchiladas For One
5 from 10 votes
Easy to assemble Vegetarian Enchiladas For One! Seasoned vegetables and black beans are sandwiched between corn tortillas and cheese. The ingredients are layered, casserole style in a small baking dish. Topped with salsa and cheese, this wonderful single serving meal can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Create a delightful, single serving Chicken Burrito Bowl in a slow cooker, brimming with tender chicken, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and juicy tomatoes. Irresistible!
Single serve Turkey Chili recipe made with lean ground turkey, tomatoes, vegetables, and spices. A healthier alternative to beef chili, this flavor packed single serving meal can be ready in 30 minutes!
Easy Taco Salad Recipe ready in 10 minutes! All the ingredients you love in tacos can be found in this healthy and hearty taco salad. Filled with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite taco toppings.
Whip up a quick, healthy snack with our small batch Black Bean Hummuswithout tahini, ready in 10 minutes! Simple and packed with rich flavors, it's perfect for solo snacks or small gatherings. Enjoy this creamy, flavorful spread for dipping or alongside your favorite dishes.
This black bean soup is easy to make with canned beans combined with fresh ingredients. Cooks in just 30 minutes, this vegan and vegetarian soup is healthy and so delicious!
Fresh tasting guacamole salad filled with avocado, tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, black beans, onions, and garlic tossed in a zesty dressing. It's a delicious salad for one!
This easy vegetarian chili recipe will be a favorite of both meat eaters and vegetarians. It's made with convenient canned beans and can be ready in 20 minutes. Hearty, healthy, and incredibly delicious!
Chili Cheese Baked Potato loaded with sautéed onions and garlic, red beans, tomatoes and spices then topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Easily prepare single serve Chickpea Curry in one pan in less than 20 minutes! A delightful dish with rich spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty chickpeas.
Smooth and creamy hummus made with a few simple ingredients including 1 can of chickpeas. Easy and delicious small batch recipe only takes 10 minute to make!
This mini vegetarian moussaka is a meatless version of the classic Greek dish. A flavorful and aromatic sauce surrounding layers of sliced eggplant, yellow squash and carrots. Topped with a creamy and delicious Béchamel sauce, Parmesan and Feta cheese.
Canned White Beans Recipe
White Bean Soup For One
4.93 from 28 votes
A comforting one-pot white bean soup made just for one! This flavorful and hearty dish is budget-friendly, healthy, and comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup—perfect for a quick and satisfying single serving meal.
In every recipe we mention the size of the pan or baking dish we use and recommend. For best results, use the one recommended or use a dish of similar size. All of the baking dishes we suggest using can be found on our store page and cooking dishes can be found on our Cookware page.
Many of our recipes can be doubled to serve two people, if necessary. Just double the ingredients and keep the cooking times the same.
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Your Baked Beans recipe for one is absolutely delicious. Will make it again and again. Another one I use over and over is the Pancakes for One. You are awesome in helping us singles feed ourselves delicious meals. Hope you never stop creating.
Your Baked Beans recipe for one is absolutely delicious. Will make it again and again. Another one I use over and over is the Pancakes for One. You are awesome in helping us singles feed ourselves delicious meals. Hope you never stop creating.
Thank you Joanie for such a variety of interesting and delicious recipes. I really look forward to your emails.