The Best, Easiest Way to Make Canned Beans Taste Homemade

The Best, Easiest Way to Make Canned Beans Taste Homemade
Serve these stewy beans over slabs of garlicky, skillet-fried sourdough for a hearty, comforting meal. Kristin Teig/TNS
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As much as I appreciate the slow and steady act of simmering a pot of dried beans, canned beans are my lifeline. They’re what I reach for most nights when I’m in need of a quick protein-rich meal that doesn’t rely on the ubiquitous boneless, skinless chicken breast. And with a little TLC, canned beans can be just as rich and creamy as dried.

Here’s how: Simmer them in an olive oil and tomato-rich broth infused with garlic and herbs, and in just about 30 minutes, you have a stewy pot of beans to ladle over thick slices of toast.

Sheela Prakash, TheKitchn.com
Sheela Prakash, TheKitchn.com
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