Turn a Can of Beans Into a Dish With These Flavors
Canned beans may not be the most appealing food, but if you’re short on time (or money), they make a great base for a nutritious meal. If the thought of heating the dinner can makes your palate die of boredom, don’t worry: food monotony can be easily prevented by adding a few flavored additives.
Epicurious (link below) has some great ideas for treating sweet and smoky baked beans (fried tomatoes with sausage and parsley is like an English breakfast in a bowl!), But you don’t have to limit yourself to one variety of canned legumes. White beans with cheddar, bread crumbs and fresh herbs are ideal for a comfortable, high-protein meal, while black beans are almost sweet when paired with chorizo, adobo sauce, and cilantro. With these tasty additions, you can turn beans into the “acceptable side” of an “amazingly delicious dinner” in minutes.