Put canned beans is a healthy food store staple in spotlight. Beans show off protein, fiber, folate and lots of minerals, like iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. If you are worried about sodium, rinse and drain beans before using to cut back on salt by as much as 40%. Here follow the 5 healthy ways to use canned beans.
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Salad
A combination of fresh and canned beans, plus a simple dressing, creates the healthy side dish that tastes better longer it marinates.
Spreads
From hummus & dips to sandwich spreads, experiment with the black beans, white beans and chickpeas, then get creative with the spices. Place ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.
Soups
Canned beans do double duty in the soup. Leave some whole to add texture, and puree rest to thicken the mixture.
Chili
There are no rules for this classic bean dish. The ingredient list might seem lengthy, but you really just toss everything in pot. This recipe is easy sufficient to make on a busy weeknight.
Burgers
Here is the vegetarian dish with uber amounts of satisfying protein & fiber; even meat lovers would swoon for these burgers.
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