Canned Red Bean

Dried And Preserved IngredientBeanLegumeEarthyMildCreamyStarchySavory

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 105
Protein (g): 7.5
Fat (g): 0.5
Carbs (g): 18.5
Fiber (g): 6
Sodium (mg): 240

Values reflect drained canned beans; sodium varies by brand and with rinsing.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Canned red beans are small to medium red-hued beans packed in brine and fully cooked. Their thin skins give way to a creamy center with a mild, earthy flavor; they hold shape in simmered dishes yet mash easily. Common uses include pots of red beans and rice, chilis, stews, soups, and quick salads; sold salted or low-sodium in standard cans.

Industrial canning for red and kidney-type beans expanded in the 20th century, building on traditions of cooking dry beans across the Americas and the Caribbean. Today large processors soak, cook, and retort-can beans for year-round distribution.