34 Vegan Bean Recipes - Karissa's Vegan Kitchen (2024)

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Beans are an excellent source of nutrients and work wonders to provide a filling, satisfying vegan meal. I’ve hand-selected these recipes to help you come up with some new and exciting ways to incorporate more beans into your plant-based diet.

This vegan bean recipe list is full of well-rounded recipes featuring many different types of beans prepared in various ways. Most of the recipes are well suited to substitute your favorite type of beans if need be.

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Dips and Appetizers

Oil-Free Hummus

4.66 from 20 votes

Fluffy and airy, this oil free hummus has a beautiful texture and way less calories! Easily one of my favorite recipes.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.85 from 13 votes

Just as good as my original hummus recipe but with the addition of roasted peppers. This adds a nice layer of depth and is something a little different from the norm.

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Vegan Bean Dip

5 from 14 votes

Easy vegan bean dip makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack!

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Vegan Oil-Free Mayo Using White Beans

4.73 from 122 votes

Oil free vegan mayo! Creamy, neutral, and best of all – it’s healthy. Once you make this recipe, it will be hard to turn back.

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Soups and Chili

Easy Vegan Chili

5 from 48 votes

The perfect comfort food in my house. Warm, satisfying, and nourishing. This is my one of my favorite vegan recipes using beans.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Soup

4.24 from 21 votes

This light and satisfying soup recipe is good any time of year. Full of vegetables and nutrients yet light on the carbs and fat.

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Vegan Bean and Bacon Soup

5 from 12 votes

Smoky vegan bean and bacon soup made easy on the stovetop.

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7-Minute Sick Day Soup

4.96 from 47 votes

Healthy and ready quickly, this soup is perfect when feeling under the weather. Minimal prep makes this an easy option that will give you much needed protein and keep you hydrated.

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Easy Mexican Bean Soup

Full of warming spices, vegetables, and beans, this delicious vegan soup is ready in only 15 minutes!

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One Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup

This hearty vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and whole grains. Perfect comforting vegan soup full of flavor and nutrients.
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Vegan Pinto Bean Soup Recipe

The best pinto bean soup recipe from scratch. Vegan, thick and creamy like a stew with deep layers of smoky flavors from Mexican seasonings and smoked paprika. (veggiesociety.com)

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Sides

Best Vegan Baked Beans

4.89 from 17 votes

These easy vegan baked beans are made to perfection in a sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce.

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Easy Veggie Loaded Black Beans and Rice

Savory and spicy black beans and rice, loaded with vegetables. This is a healthy, easy, quick, afordable, and delicious dinner recipe for the entire family. (veganosity.com)

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Vegan Refried Beans

5 from 2 votes

Simple vegan refried beans, perfect as a side dish or snack with tortilla chips.

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Easy Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are filled with good-for-you ingredients and can be served as a light lunch, for dinner, or as a vegan side dish! (delightfuladventures.com)

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Apple Lentil Salad

4.84 from 12 votes

Perfect as a side or for lunch, this salad is good served warm or cold. Simple, yet bursting of flavor and crunchy texture.

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Breakfast

Veggie and Bean Vegan Breakfast Hash

4.78 from 127 votes

Beans are the secret star of this dish as they round out all the delicious vegetables and potatoes to complete this balanced breakfast.

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Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patties

4.26 from 86 votes

Healthy vegan breakfast sausage made from pinto beans. Although the texture of the patties doesn’t exactly mimic real sausage, the flavor definitely does – you won’t be disappointed.

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Lunch

Lentil Tacos

4.88 from 8 votes

You need these lentil tacos in your life! Lentils are a hearty meat substitute high in protein and take on seasonings very well. Simple and so satisfying.

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Vegan Sheet Pan Nachos

4.91 from 10 votes

Delicious sheet pan nachos for a low fuss lunch or dinner. Perfect party platter to serve up for your next gathering. Ready in 15 minutes!

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

5 from 15 votes

This delicious chickpea salad recipe is full of flavor, vegan, and packed with protein. It makes for a very satisfying and healthy lunch.

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Vegan Taco Salad

4.34 from 6 votes

This vegan taco salad recipe is loaded with delicious ingredients to satisfy your hunger and delight your tastebuds.

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Black Bean Tacos

5 from 6 votes

Black bean tacos make for an easy meatless dinner.

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White Bean Artichoke Sandwich Filling

This delicious Vegan Sandwich Filling features smashed white beans, chunky artichoke hearts and a deliciously tangy, creamy, dressing. It’s easy to make and great to have on hand for packed lunches. (avirtualvegan.com)

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Dinner

One-Pot Vegan Chickpea and Potato Curry

4.39 from 39 votes

Super simple recipe with familiar ingredients. Making curry has never been easier and this one pot meal makes clean up a breeze.

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Vegan Sloppy Joes

4.92 from 36 votes

Comforting, tasty, and made in one pot! Nut-free recipe focused on amazing textures from various vegetables and lentils. There is no shortage of flavor here.

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Vegan Wellington

4.92 from 195 votes

Impress your loved ones with this spectacular vegan wellington. No nuts for this recipe. Instead, I use sunflower seeds for texture; not to mention all the hearty vegetables!

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Black Bean Enchiladas

5 from 32 votes

These black bean enchiladas with veggies are really simple to make. Enjoy them for a nutritious vegetarian dinner or meal prep them for lunches!

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Jackfruit Enchilada Bowls

4.67 from 9 votes

These flavor-packed vegan jackfruit enchilada bowls are perfect for make-ahead lunches!

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Vegan Chickpea Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowls

4.92 from 25 votes

This recipe for Chickpea Teriyaki bowls with crunchy broccoli and savory soy sauce is a quick, easy and healthy idea for vegan meal prep.

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Veggie Pot Pie

4.91 from 41 votes

The best vegan pot pie made with chickpeas and vegetables.

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Instant Pot vegetarian cacciatore

Instant Pot vegetarian cacciatore recipe! This delicious pressure cooker vegan cacciatore is made with white beans and ready in under an hour. (rhubarbarians.com)

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Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers

These delicious Quinoa and Black Bean burgers are perfectly seasoned with Southwest spices. It’s a great make ahead recipe for easy meals. (aplantifulpath.com)

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FAQs

How to be vegan if you can't eat beans? ›

Some alternative protein sources for a vegan diet without soy, gluten, or beans include quinoa, lentils, nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. Quinoa is a complete protein and can be used as a base for many dishes. Nuts and seeds can be sprinkled on salads or blended into smoothies for a protein boost.

What is a substitute for beans? ›

Bean-Free Substitutes
  • Tofu. Tofu is a great substitute for dishes like chili, enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. ...
  • Tempeh. Similar to tofu, tempeh is great to add volume and texture. ...
  • Cauliflower. Cauliflower florets can be great to add volume to recipes. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Nut Butter. ...
  • Canned Pumpkin.
Jul 19, 2022

What type of beans are baked beans? ›

Navy beans, also known as Haricot Beans, are the beans used in commercially produced canned baked beans. They are white beans that are slightly smaller than Cannellini beans.

How to eat beans when you don't like them? ›

So, how do we get these magical beans into those who don't like them?
  1. Hummus. A lot of kids seem to like blended beans more than whole beans. ...
  2. Bean Quesadilla. ...
  3. Make nachos with refried beans. ...
  4. Rice and Bean Taquitos. ...
  5. Salsa Verde Soup. ...
  6. Black Bean Burgers. ...
  7. Legume Pasta is an easy way to eat beans. ...
  8. Bean Energy Balls.
Feb 22, 2024

Why are canned beans not vegan? ›

All beans are vegan in their natural unprocessed form. Most canned and dried beans are vegan; however, with all things processed even dried beans can have added ingredients derived from animals like ham. Even though most canned beans and dried beans are vegan be sure to read the label.

Why are baked beans not vegan? ›

Yes, baked beans are vegan-friendly as, in their simplest form, they're white beans and a tomato sauce. Tinned supermarket versions often contain lots of sugar and preservatives, but these are also suitable for vegans. However, make sure you're not buying a tin with sausages in, as these, unsurprisingly, aren't vegan.

What are legumes but not beans? ›

Legumes can be broken down into different subsections including: beans, lentils, peas and peanuts. To use an analogy, think of beans as a “peaco*ck” and legumes as “birds”. A peaco*ck is a bird, but other birds aren't necessarily peaco*cks. They could be a penguin (lentils), a sparrow (peas) or a heron (peanuts).

Why can't I eat beans anymore? ›

Beans contain raffinose and other oligosaccharides (a type of carbohydrate) that our digestive system can't break down because we lack the enzyme alpha-galactosidase. This can increase gassiness.

What food has similar nutrients to beans? ›

Like vegetables – beans, peas, and lentils are excellent sources of fiber, folate, and potassium.

Which brand of baked beans is the healthiest? ›

Here are a few brands of canned baked beans that are considered to be among the healthiest:
  • Eden Organic Baked Beans - Sweet Sorghum.
  • B&M Vegetarian Baked Beans.
  • Trader Joe's Baked Beans.
  • Amy's Organic Vegetarian Beans.
  • Bush's Best Vegetarian Baked Beans.
Oct 30, 2023

What kind of beans do Brits eat on toast? ›

But the concept of baked beans on toast seems to be an iconic British staple. And Heinz (yep, the ketchup company) claims the combo was invented by one of its executives in 1927. British baked beans are traditionally made with navy beans, which are a small white bean.

Are Bush's baked beans good for you? ›

The Bottom Line. Baked beans are high in protein, fiber, other nutrients, and beneficial plant compounds. They may improve gut health and cholesterol levels.

Why do I feel weird after eating beans? ›

Summary. Beans cause gas because they contain a type of sugar, called oligosaccharide, that the body cannot break down. Gas can cause pain and discomfort, but beans are good for your digestive tract, so trying strategies to reduce or prevent gas may be the best solution.

What not to do when cooking beans? ›

13 Common Mistakes Everyone Makes With Beans
  1. Only eating canned beans. Ilia Nesolenyi/Shutterstock. ...
  2. Sticking to one type of bean. ...
  3. Not rinsing canned beans. ...
  4. Not rinsing and soaking dried beans. ...
  5. Cooking with hard water. ...
  6. Using acidic ingredients when cooking beans. ...
  7. Not adding aromatics. ...
  8. Overcooking your beans.
Jan 30, 2023

How do I train my gut to eat beans? ›

If fermentation still has you fearful, here are some tips to reduce your fear of flatulence: Increase your bean intake slowly. Start by eating 2 to 4 tablespoons of beans per day, and gradually increase consumption to the ½ cup per day recommendation. Drink more water each day as you eat more beans.

How to be vegan when allergic to beans? ›

Nonetheless, if you are allergic to most or all legumes, there are other plant sources of protein: whole grains, tree nuts, avocados, and even some vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, and artichokes are adequate sources of protein when eaten in higher quantities.

How can a vegan get protein without beans? ›

13 Complete Protein Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans
  1. Quinoa.
  2. Soy products.
  3. Amaranth.
  4. Buckwheat.
  5. Ezekiel bread.
  6. Spirulina.
  7. Hemp seeds.
  8. Chia seeds.

Why can't I tolerate beans? ›

Beans contain raffinose and other oligosaccharides (a type of carbohydrate) that our digestive system can't break down because we lack the enzyme alpha-galactosidase. This can increase gassiness.

Can I be vegan without eating legumes? ›

In summary, being vegan without eating legumes is possible with proper planning and attention to nutrition. A well-balanced vegan diet without legumes can provide all the necessary nutrients while also promoting a sustainable and compassionate way of living.

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