Substitute Dry Beans with Canned Beans

SHIH-TAO C. (Q&A ID 4162)

Hello everyone,

I was going to make Cannellini Beans With Tomatoes, Basil & Parmesan, but the recipe calls for dry beans which the supermarket I go to daily doesn’t carry it. Is it possible to use canned beans instead?

Below is the link to the recipe

https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomatoes-basil-cannellini-beans-fast-slow

Lynn C. (Q&A ID 662)

Hello - This recipe was developed for using an Instant Pot, so substituting canned beans would likely not work. Canned beans are already cooked so they will be overcooked during the times suggested in the Instant Pot recipe. This recipe for White Beans with Sage, Garlic, and Fennel is similar to the recipe you noted but uses canned beans. It, too, is great so I'd give this one a try! Best, Lynn C.

SHIH-TAO C. (Q&A ID 4162)

I actually tried it with slow cooker and still loved the flavor very much. Thank you for bringing this meal to the magazine, I had a great time with it.