Summer Recipes Using Canned Beans As Seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

Canned beans are one of my favorite-go-to pantry staples! They’re packed with plant-based protein, loaded with fiber, and easy on the wallet, too. Take your summertime eating game to the next level with recipes using canned beans in both sweet and savory dishes. My black bean brownie cake might just change your life!

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

~ Click here for recipe

Char’s Twist on Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: the attached recipe calls for one box of Italpasta Artisan Fusilli (Artisan Gemelli or Penne work too! Click here for product info) ~ instead, I use 2 cups (500 mL) of dry pasta (cook according to package directions) and add in my roasted chickpeas (recipe below) to the final dish for a delicious boost of crunch, fiber and plant-based protein—everything else stays the same!

Additional add-ins (optional):  

~ I use ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped pickled jalapenos (instead of finely diced fresh). But if you like a variety of heat – you could add both!!

~ I love adding approx ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh mint to this salad. The mint works so well with the corn and cumin.   

Roasted Garlic & Coriander Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are the ultimate salad topper (or snack—I’ve been known to eat them straight up by the handful!). Just be sure to pat them dry after draining and rinsing—this way you are guaranteed a super crispy chickpea.

Ingredients

• 1 (540 mL/19 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed and patted dry
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable (or olive oil) oil
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground coriander
• ½ tsp (2 mL) onion powder
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C).
2. Toss chickpeas with oil and spices until well coated.
3. Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper – spread chickpeas out as much as possible.
4. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes tossing only once (half way through roasting) – until evenly roasted.
5. Remove from the oven and cool completely while making salad.
6. Toss roasted chickpeas with salad.

Black Bean Brownie Cake With Strawberry Mascarpone Cream

If you’ve never made (or tasted) black bean brownies – you’re in for a real treat (literally!). This moist and chocolatey brownie cake is absolutely delicious, uses pantry staple items and is gluten free too! Click here for recipe.

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