1 can of beans, 5 dinner ideas

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1 can of beans, 5 dinner ideas

Canned beans will always have pride of place in our pantry, and for good reason. Aside from their affordability and great flavour, their quick-cooking qualities mean they’re an obvious choice for midweek dinners.

Black bean soup

Making soup using a can of beans is the ultimate pantry power move. This hearty black bean version is quick to whip together and makes for a satisfying midweek dinner that’s anything but boring.
black bean soupGet the recipe for black bean soup here.

Cannellini beans and baby spinach with truffle cream sauce

Who ever said beans can’t feel fancy? This free-form lasagne not only comes together in under 30 minutes, but it’s mostly made up of pantry items. Swap the baby spinach for kale, or leave it out entirely.
Get the recipe for cannellini beans and baby spinach with truffle cream sauce here.

Three-bean potjie curry

For those times you want a curry in a hurry, look no further than this three-bean potjie. Play around with the mix of beans if you like, depending on what you’ve already got in the cupboard.
Get the recipe for three-bean potjie curry here.

Baked beans on toast with spicy chorizo and puréed coriander

Baked beans on toast will forever be our go-to quick comforting dinner, and this version just feels ever so slightly elevated.
Get the recipe for baked beans on toast with spicy chorizo and puréed coriander here.

Butter chicken-flavoured chickpea curry with home-made busted rotis

The most labour-intensive part of this recipe is making the rotis, which you can easily leave out if you can’t be bothered.
Butter chicken-flavoured chickpea curry with home-made busted rotis recipeGet the recipe for butter chicken-flavoured chickpea curry with home-made busted rotis here.

Portuguese sardines with creamy cannellini beans and toast

Sardines are another budget-friendly pantry winner, and they work perfectly together in this super easy recipe.
Get the recipe for Portuguese sardines with creamy cannellini beans and toast here.

 

 

 

Jess Spiro Article by: Jess Spiro

Jess Spiro is a freelance food writer, chef and restaurant critic based in Cape Town, who can often be found in search of the next great plate of food. Follow her on Instagram @jess_spiro to see what she's eating.

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