Bean side dish refers to a class of meal accompaniment dishes prepared with beans as the main or one of the main ingredients.

Preparation of Bean Side Dish

Bean side dish is prepared with a variety of beans. The beans are cooked in combination with a number of vegetables, spices, herbs and seasonings. Prior to cooking the beans are first made tender by soaking overnight and boiling them. This step is omitted in the case of canned cooked beans. The vegetables are sautéed along with seasonings and beans are added to the vegetable mixture. Meat may also be used in combination with vegetables in the preparation of bean side dish.

Serving Bean Side Dish

Bean side dish may be served with rice, bread or pasta.