20+ Cheap and Easy Recipes to Use Canned Beans

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Looking for budget friendly meals? This recipe collection includes slow cooker, soups, salads, Mexican and Italian recipes!



20+ Cheap and Easy Recipes to Use Canned Beans




What better way to start off the new year than to share some budget friendly recipes, especially if one of your resolutions is to save more money!

Today's recipe collection is inspired by National Bean Day which is January 6th!

I love using beans in many of my recipes because they are cheap, healthy and so easy to add to almost any meal.

Beans are a great source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Some even say they can reduce blood sugar, improve cholesterol and help maintain a healthy digestive system.

Sign me up! More incentive to give these recipes a try and incorporate more beans into your diet!

Just click each recipe title for the recipe and I hope you find some new favorites to try! Enjoy!


Tortellini and Vegetable Soup


Tortellini and Vegetable Soup


This soup is fresh, hearty and so good on a cold winter day!


15 Minute Ground Beef and Bean Tostadas


15 Minute Ground Beef and Bean Tostadas


This recipe couldn't be any easier, or budget friendly! Such a quick weeknight meal idea!


Turkey, Barley and Vegetable Soup


Turkey, Barley and Vegetable Soup


This soup is light and delicious, but so hearty and filling too!


Tangy Bean and Corn Salsa


Tangy Bean and Corn Salsa


This salsa is not only simple, but delicious too! It's great as a salsa with some chips, or even as a salad for lunch!


Beefy Orzo and Vegetable Soup


Beefy Orzo and Vegetable Soup



This is one soup our family can never get enough of! Great way to use up ingredients in the fridge or pantry!


Savory Coconut Red Beans and Rice


Savory Coconut Red Beans and Rice


I love the twist of coconut in this non-traditional red beans and rice recipe. It's a great side for any meal!


Beefy Black Bean Enchilada Bake


Beefy Black Bean Enchilada Bake


This dinner recipe is budget friendly and the leftovers are fantastic. It's great for families, or cut the recipe in half for a smaller batch!


Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with Pasta


Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with Pasta


Beans are just one of the great ingredients in this slow cooker chicken recipe! We served on top of pasta for a perfect weeknight dinner!


Slow Cooker Tortellini Chili


Slow Cooker Tortellini Chili


This unique chili is packed full of delicious beans! The addition of tortellini goes great with the bold flavors of chili.


Slow Cooker Mexican Tomato, Rice and Veggie Soup


Slow Cooker Mexican Tomato, Rice and Veggie Soup


I just love recipes like this, where the slow cooker does all the work for you!! This is another one of those too easy recipes!!


Calico Beans


Calico Beans


These are the best way to use beans ever... in my opinion! Pure comfort food!


Taco Pie


taco pie


Jazz up Taco Tuesday with this delicious pie instead of traditional tacos!

Here's some more recipes from my blogging buddies!

Make sure to stop over and check out their great recipes too!

Red Beans and Rice from Savory Experiments

Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas from Num's the Word

Spicy Two Bean Vegetarian Chili from Noshing with the Nolands

One Skillet Caribbean Curry Chicken Red Beans & Rice from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch

Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas from Life Currents

Tex Mex Pasta Salad from Num's the Word

Marinated Many Bean Salad from The Kitchen is my Playground

Easy Bean Chicken Nachos from Noshing with the Nolands

Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch

Homemade Franks and Beans from Savory Experiments

One Tray Southwest Veggie Bake from Life Currents

White Bean and Sausage Soup from The Kitchen is my Playground

Refried Black Beans from Savory Experiments






Thanks so much for stopping by!

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