What can I add to my baked beans?

How do you make your canned beans taste better?

Toss drained/rinsed/dried beans with a bit of olive oil (or avocado oil) and your favorite seasonings. You can add crushed whole seeds (coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard, etc.), woodsy herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage), red pepper flakes, crushed garlic cloves, and of course salt and pepper.

What to add with beans?

Add kidney beans and cauliflower to your favorite curry base and serve over rice for a twist on the classic rajma masala.

1. Peas and Greens. …
2. Stuffed Avocado Boats. …
3. Roasted Chickpeas. …
4. Greek Chopped Salad. …
5. Beans Benedict. …
6. Mediterranean Tuna Salad. …
7. Navy Bean Pesto. …
8. Black Bean Salsa.

How do I make baked beans thicker?

How to Thicken Baked Beans

1. Remove 1 cup of beans, mash them with a fork, return them to the pot, and stir to combine. …
2. Make a slurry of 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. …
3. Use 2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup cold water for each cup of liquid to be thickened.

How do you add flavor to beans?

Add Aromatics (and Some Salt)

We’re talking onions, shallots, garlic, and chiles. Or maybe some fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and thyme. This is where the flavor really starts to build.