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Canned kidney beans are affordable, accessible and nutritious. Image Credit: Vladimir Mironov/iStock/GettyImages Canned kidney beans are affordable, accessible and nutritious. There are many reasons to want to include more beans in your diet, but cooking dried beans from scratch is time-consuming. Fortunately, you can make simple kidney bean recipes using pre-made canned kidney beans. A popular kidney bean recipe is red beans and rice. This is a popular dish in Louisiana and other places where Cajun food is culturally integrated. With the convenience of canned kidney beans, you do not have to travel to another state to enjoy red beans and rice. Kidney Beans NutritionLike other legumes, kidney beans are a plant-based protein source. Many people think beans count as a vegetable serving, but they are usually placed in the protein category. Vegetarians and vegans are especially encouraged to consume a variety of plant-based proteins in place of animal protein sources. Kidney beans nutrition facts contain more than just protein. According to the USDA, 1 cup of cooked kidney beans contains the following nutrients:
Some people wonder whether fresh beans contain more nutrients than canned kidney beans. According to Mayo Clinic, canned beans make a healthy substitution. They recommend thoroughly rinsing canned kidney beans to remove some of the sodium. If you follow a low-sodium diet, opt for canned kidney beans that are made with no added salt. Cooking Canned Kidney BeansSince canned kidney beans are precooked, you simply have to reheat them. However, they will taste better if you incorporate them into simple kidney bean recipes that are full of flavor. When cooking with beans from a can, you can still follow recipes that use dried beans — just decrease the cook time. For example, many recipes like red beans and rice are made on the stove top. Instead of simmering for hours until the beans are soft, you only have to cook long enough for the other ingredients to cook. When cooking with other ingredients, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recommends heating to at least 145 to 165 Fahrenheit. To heat canned beans for a side dish, you can warm them on the stove or in the microwave like you would with leftovers. According to the USDA, you can refrigerate any unused portion of canned goods. Simple Kidney Bean RecipesThe most popular red kidney bean recipe is red beans and rice. Some recipes for this flavorful dish require up to 12 hours of cooking time. However, you can cut that time drastically by swapping in canned kidney beans. The American Heart Association has a heart-healthy red beans and rice recipe that comes together within minutes. You can also use a slow cooker to incorporate canned kidney beans into recipes like soups, stews and chilis. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends using canned kidney beans in their slow cooker minestrone soup recipe. For more simple kidney bean recipes, try our LIVESTRONG.com recipes for Spicy Bean Chili and Vegan Cajun Red Beans and Quinoa. This recipe for Quick Red Beans and Rice is as quick and easy as it is satisfying! Bacon (or sausage), onion and lots of spices transform canned beans into a pantry dinner worth getting excited about. Red beans and rice is a simple yet satisfying meal. But, if you don't have time to soak and cook dried beans, you can still enjoy this comforting and hearty dish! This recipe for Quick Red Beans and Rice comes together in a hurry using canned kidney beans and a few other basic ingredients. While I cannot claim that this is an authentic recipe by any means, I can say it is absolutely delicious, super easy, and I think you will really love it! What you'll love about this recipe:
IngredientsHere's what you'll need for this easy and quick red beans and rice recipe:
Substitution ideasI love this recipe because it's versatile. If you don't have all of the ingredients I used, you can use what you do have and it will still taste great. Vegetable substitutionsI had to make adjustments myself - I usually make this recipe with one onion and one green bell pepper. But, I couldn't get any bell pepper this week. So, I just used two onions instead! This will work the other way also: if you don't have any onions, just double up on bell pepper. You could also add in celery to fill in for missing onion or bell pepper. Spice substitutionsAs I mentioned in the Ingredients section above, the recipe calls for salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder. Now, I'm assuming you have salt in your pantry. But, if you don't have one of the spices I listed, there's a couple things you could do. First, if you are only missing one, you could simply add a little bit more of each of the other spices to make up the difference. Or you could try subbing in one of these other spices instead: paprika (bonus points for smoked paprika!), chili powder, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme. Meat substitutionsIf you don't have bacon, or you're not a fan, you can substitute a few different things. The most obvious substitute would be sausage - any kind would work, although andouille would be especially nice. Fresh (uncooked) sausageIf you have uncooked sausage, remove it from the casing and saute it just like you would for bacon, stirring frequently and breaking it up into chunks with a wooden spoon or spatula. You may not need to cook it quite as long as the recipe calls for the bacon - just as long as it's brown and the fat has rendered out. Depending on how fatty the sausage you have is, you may not need to drain out any grease either. I like a little bit of grease personally! Pre-cooked or smoked sausageIf you want to use sausage that is already cooked (like andouille), just cut the sausage up into slices and brown it in the pan, then proceed with the other steps in the recipe. You don't need to actually cook the meat, just get a nice color on the outside and you're good to go. Other meat substitution ideasOk, so you don't have bacon or sausage but you still really want to make this recipe. Now what? Here are some other wild ideas I had: cubed ham, shredded leftover pork roast, cut up hot dogs? Why not! Anything that gives a little bit of a meaty taste will add a lot to the dish. If you're using meat without a lot of fat in it, just add some oil to the pan first to help the meat brown before moving on to the next step of the recipe. Again, if the meat you're using has already been cooked, all you need to do is get some nice color on the outside. Rice substitutionsI like using white rice for this recipe because it cooks fast enough that the whole dish can be ready in 30 minutes or less. And I prefer the fluffiness of long-grain rice, but you can use any type of white rice you like! You can also use other types of rice, like brown rice or wild rice. Or, substitute any grain you have in the pantry! Quinoa, farro, and couscous come to mind. But just remember, if you are subbing in another grain besides white rice, check the package directions ahead of time to see how long it takes to cook. You may have to start cooking the grain early so you can time everything to be ready at once. Helpful tipsHere are a couple quick tips to help you make this recipe perfectly the first time:
I hope you like this recipe for Quick Red Beans and Rice. If you’ve tried it, please let me know what you thought about it in the comments down below, I would love to hear from you! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to see more delicious recipes from Nibble and Dine! And if you're in the market for a few other 30 minute dinner meals, I have recipes for you! Check out this recipe for Lemon Butter Chicken, or this one for 30 Minute Stovetop Enchiladas! An easy and quick recipe for red beans and rice using canned kidney beans and bacon for extra richness and smoky flavor. Ready in only 30 minutes!
1. Start preparing the white rice according to the directions on the package. If the rice is ready before the beans, just turn the burner off and let the rice sit with the lid on until ready to use. 2. Chop the bacon into large chunks. Heat a large (12") skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the bacon is browned and most of the fat has rendered out. This should take about 9 - 10 minutes. If the bacon is browning too quickly, turn the heat down. 3. While the bacon is cooking, dice the onion (and bell pepper, if using). 4. Once the bacon is cooked, drain most of the grease, leaving about 1 - 2 tbsp. in the pan (leaving some grease in the pan is optional but I recommend it!). Return the pan to the heat and add the chopped vegetables, plus the salt, pepper, and spices. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until the onion begins to soften. 5. Add the tomato paste and continue to cook for another minute, stirring the paste around so it is evenly incorporated with the other ingredients and no lumps of tomato paste remain. 6. Add the water and two cans of undrained kidney beans to the pan. Scrape up any brown bits stuck to the pan with your wooden spoon or spatula. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Turn down the heat if necessary to maintain the gentle simmer. 7. Taste the beans and add more salt and/or pepper if needed. Serve in bowls over the prepared white rice. NotesI used kosher salt for this recipe, which is coarser than fine-grain salt. If using fine salt, you will likely need less than the 1 tsp. called for. The amount of salt you need also depends on how salty your bacon is (or other type of meat if substituting), and your personal tastes. You may want to start with less salt, then add until the dish is seasoned to your liking. Keywords: red beans and rice, easy red beans and rice, fast red beans and rice, quick red beans and rice, canned red beans and rice, red beans and rice with bacon, pantry dinner, pantry recipes How long do canned red kidney beans take to cook?Rinse the canned kidney beans with running water to remove the canning liquid. Add ½ cup of water or chicken stock. Heat in saucepan over medium heat for 20-30 minutes adding garlic powder, onion powder, oil or butter and a dash of cayenne.
Are kidney beans in a can cooked already?Canned beans are already cooked. They cost a little more than dried beans, but are still a great buy because they are fast and convenient. Just remember to rinse them first to wash away some of the sodium (salt) or buy canned beans with no added salt.
Do canned beans need to be cooked?Canned beans can be eaten directly from the can without additional cooking since they are precooked. However, before enjoying them as is—or if you decide to cook them—definitely rinse them off with cool water.
Can you eat red kidney beans straight from the tin?Tinned kidney beans can be used straight away, but if you're using dried beans it's important to soak and boil them before eating to destroy the harmful toxins.
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