#UMaineCooperativeExtension - 6 Fast Recipes for That Can of #Beans in Your Pantry

by Alex Gayton, January 8, 2026

"Many of us have had it happen—you buy a can of beans that you think you will use eventually, but alas, it has been in the pantry for months. It’s easy for me to say use your can of beans to make your own hummus, but something tells me that if you have a can of beans not used, this will be too much effort compared to buying a store-bought hummus – confession, I hardly ever make homemade hummus, it’s just too much work for me. Here are 6 quick, low-effort recipes you can make with those pantry beans right now."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/2026/01/08/6-fast-recipes-for-that-can-of-beans-in-your-pantry/

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This is a summertime favorite, and can be easily made into a vegan version...

Sweet Potato and Potato Salad

Ingredients
2 potatoes (we usually use gold potatoes)
1 large sweet potato
4 eggs (one could substitute extra firm tofu, diced)
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise (vegan mayonnaise can be substituted)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground pepper

"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add all potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, peel and chop.

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, cover the pan, remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove eggs from water, cool, peel, and chop.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, celery and onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.

Add to the potato mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate and serve chilled."

Source:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16625/sweet-potato-potato-salad/
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