What Are Kidney beans, canned and How Can I Use Them?

Here's everything worth knowing about kidney beans, canned and how to pick them, what they is, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 128 recipes to cook tonight.

What is kidney beans, canned?

Red Kidney beans, the world's second most important bean, with a bright red-purple color and distinctive flavor, are popular in the United States for use in chili con carne, soups and salads. They are also a favorite in Scadanavian countries, France and Britian. Grown in the US in Michigan, New York and California.

Also check out our in depth articles on Dried Beans - A low-cost and healthy addition to your diet and Hill of Beans.

kidney beans, canned

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (256g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 215Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5g 2%

Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 757mg 32%

Total Carbohydrate 37.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber ~

Sugars 4.7

Protein 13.4g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 9% • Iron 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Where to find kidney beans, canned: Kidney beans, canned is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Kidney beans, canned is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 芸豆罐头
British (UK) term: Kidney beans, canned
en français: haricots rouges en conserve
en español: frijoles rojos enlatados

How much does kidney beans, canned weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	256 grams

Legumes and Legume Products

Beans 235 Beans with pork, canned 45 Beans, dried 19 Black beans 445 Black beans, dried 29 Great northern beans 58 Kidney beans, canned 128 Red kidney beans 519 Red beans 47 Navy beans, dried 26

Recipes using kidney beans, canned

There are 130 recipes using and its varieties.

Bob's Chili Con Carne

Pressure cooker chili loaded with ground beef, kidney beans, and warm spices. Ready in 45 minutes with rich, slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time.

Chunky Vegetarian Chili

Chunky vegetarian chili packed with kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, and rice cooked right in the pot. Mexican-style tomatoes plus chili powder and cumin make a hearty one-pot meal in 45 minutes.

Southwestern Corn Salad

Southwestern corn salad: a no-cook tossed salad with sweet corn, kidney beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a light salsa-chili dressing. Vegan, picnic-ready, and made in 10 minutes.

Cactus Chili No. 2982

Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar and crushed red pepper flakes alongside.

Amy's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup

A tex-mex style beefy chili chock-full of beef, beans and mushrooms.

Mama Delilah's Minestrone

A very hearty version of my favorite soup. Add crushed red pepper to turn up the heat. It's delicious!! Perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day!

Easy Taco Pie

A classic Mexican dish is full of flavor and layers of textures. Make this delicious yet filling meal for weeknight or weekend dinner.

Loaded Spicy Chili with Italian Sausage & Ground Beef

Loaded chili built on three meats, ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and smoked sausage, with kidney beans, a layered hit of serrano and habanero heat, and a splash of red wine. Thickened with cornmeal and tastes even better the next day.

Five Bean, Artichoke & Sundried Tomato Salad with Greens & Toasted Almonds

This filling yet delicious bean salad is very easy to make. Put the salad in the frige for a couple of hours or overnight, the flavor will be even better. Of course you can always have some right after you make it to satisfy your caving before it grows too big :)

Three Bean Salad with Sweet Bell Peppers & Artichoke Hearts

Easy to make, and it's loaded with yumminess and packed with goodness.

Simple Chili Con Carne

A simple and delicious dish made with kidney beans, bell peppers and tomatoes. Can be used as a side or be the main course itself.

Kidney Bean Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

This quick and easy salad is delicious, filling and nutritious. All the ingredients are very inexpensive. The salad can be kept in the fridge for at least two days.

Portuguese Spicy Bean Stew

A hearty and warm choice for those cold winter nights.

Bandit's Chili

Ground beef chili with kidney beans, a hit of cider vinegar, and a quiet pinch of allspice for warmth. A solid one-pot weeknight chili that fully comes together in an hour.

Hearty Vegetarian Minestrone

A hearty vegetarian version of my favorite soup. It's easy to make it vegetarian by using roasted vegetable stock instead of beef stock. By adding a leftover parmesan rind (I save them in the freezer for this soup) it adds extra flavor. (optional)

Sinfully Good Chili

Cincinnati 5-way chili: ground beef chili spiced with cinnamon, cocoa, allspice, and cardamom, ladled over spaghetti and topped with cheddar, beans, and chopped onion.

Chili Over Sweet Potatoes

There are so many recipes that can help to use up the leftover chili.This is one of our favorites. So quick and easy to put together, and it tastes so good. Also, it's full of good-for-you ingredients. A perfect dinner on a cold winter day!

Tim's Idaho Cowboy Beans

A great hearty pot of beans your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Follow exact recipe for best results. Enjoy!!

El Paso Chili

Loaded with veggies and with a hint of sweetness, this chili recipe has been my family's favorite for many, many years.

Favorite Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Cheesy chicken enchiladas filled with chili-spiced chicken, rolled in browned tortillas, smothered in a tomato and kidney bean sauce, and baked under a three-cheese blanket. A hearty Mexican main.

Three Bean Salad with Sweet Bell Peppers

Simply delicious. If you use canned beans, it only takes you about 10 minutes, a tasty and flavorful salad is ready. Have it as a side dish or a nutritious main dish.

Chilaquiles Tortilla Casserole

This Mexican style casserole is full of beans and vegetables, with the two layers of the tortilla pieces, vegetable mixture and cheddar cheese, loaded the tons of tasty flavor.

Arizona Skillet Dinner

This recipe is easy to scale down. A filling, tasty yet wholesome one pot meal that's perfect for busy week days.

Kidney Bean & Barley Chili

In this recipe, we use both salsa and tomato sauce to make this quick and delicious chili. We like serve this warm chili over a toasted hamburger bun, but just having it directly from the pot is absolutely divine.

Consumer Reports Chili

So filling, and delicious! A good chili is always welcome by my family. Soaked up all the yummy sauce with our homemade dinner rolls. Hmmm, so good!

West Coast Turkey Chili

A very simple and hearty turkey chili recipe from the west coast. Even better the next day and an excellent way to use up leftover turkey.

Simple Jamaican Rice & Peas

Made quick and easy by using canned (unsweetened) coconut milk and canned kidney beans, this is a great accompaniment to jerk chicken.

Santa Fe Salad

Warm Santa Fe salad with sauteed peppers, kidney beans, Mexican corn, rice, and salsa piled over shredded lettuce with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

Baked Chili

Hearty ground beef chili with kidney beans and tomatoes baked under a golden cornmeal crust. A satisfying one-dish meal that feeds six with bold, homestyle flavor.

Minnestrone Soup

Hearty ground beef minestrone soup with kidney beans, carrots, green beans, lima beans, and pasta shells in a beefy tomato broth seasoned with Italian herbs.

Hunter's Minestrone

Hunter's minestrone with cubed beef, kidney beans, pasta shells, and red wine simmered for four hours in three stages. A hearty, meaty Italian soup built for cold weather.

Mixed Bean Salad with Tofu.

Light mixed bean salad with green beans, broad beans, kidney beans, and firm tofu tossed in lemon juice and served with a fresh herb fromage frais dressing. A low-fat vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Jeanne's Chili Con Carne

Jeanne's chili con carne with cubed beef round, green olives, caraway seeds, and ground chile simmered for two hours. A unique, deeply flavored chili that skips the ground beef.

Old Style Enchiladas

Old style stacked enchiladas with ground beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and chili powder layered between fried corn tortillas with raw onion and melted cheese.

Marie's Baked Bean Soup

Marie's baked bean soup: three-bean slow cooker soup with bacon, stewed tomatoes, and pineapple. Sweet-savory comfort food that cooks itself in 6 hours.

Cheesy Vegetarian Brown Rice & Bean Chili

Cheesy Vegetarian Brown Rice and Bean Chili recipe

Chili (Bar-On)

A hearty meatless chili with kidney beans, zucchini, green chiles, and brown rice simmered in a tomato base with cloves and vinegar. Even better the next day. Freezes like a dream.

Spring Pita Sandwiches

Overstuffed vegetarian pita pockets loaded with avocado, kidney beans, cheddar, mushrooms, sprouts, and roasted cashews dressed in oil and vinegar. A colorful no-cook meal ready in 10 minutes flat.

Poultry Chili

Poultry chili with chicken or turkey, kidney beans, tomato concasse, and a bold spice blend of cumin, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes simmered low and slow. A lighter take on classic chili.

Garden Harvest Chili

Fresh mushrooms, red and green peppers, zucchini, corn, and kidney beans simmer in spiced tomato sauce for this quick garden vegetable chili. Ready in 35 minutes.

Bob's Go-To Turkey Chili

Lean turkey chili simmered with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, bell peppers, and a cilantro-laced chili blend. A leaner, lighter spin on the classic stovetop chili that holds up to weeknight cravings.

Easy Vegetarian Red Beans & Rice

Easy vegetarian red beans and rice with sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, canned kidney beans, and cooked rice. Quick weeknight Cajun-style one-pot dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Chili Krieghauser

Chili Krieghauser with ground beef, French onion soup, kidney beans, and a splash of cola plus cocoa for unexpected depth. The midwestern-style cookoff chili with a secret ingredient list.

Red Beans with Pecans & Saffron Over Whole

Red beans with toasted pecans, saffron, and red wine served over whole wheat spaghetti. A creative vegetarian fusion dish with Mediterranean and Southwest flavors that comes together in 30 minutes.

Sweet& Sour Pasta Salad

Sweet and sour pasta salad with kamut spirals, kidney and black beans, red pepper, scallions, and basil. A protein-packed vegan picnic salad that holds up beautifully for make-ahead lunches.

Minestrone Pasta

Minestrone pasta salad with kidney beans, chickpeas, carrots, bell pepper, and Parmesan tossed in Italian dressing. Served warm or cold in 25 minutes.

Rice Baked with Vegetables & Beans

One-pot baked rice with broccoli, kidney beans, peppers, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock. Hearty vegetarian main dish topped with melted Monterey Jack.

Practically Nonfat Bean & Green Risotto

Low-fat bean and greens risotto with kidney beans, peppery arugula, and bitter radicchio in a creamy wine-broth-cooked rice base. A no-stir Italian-inspired dinner that skips the butter and oil.

Meatless Chili & Pasta

Meatless chili pasta with kidney beans, corn, green pepper, and tomatoes over elbow macaroni, topped with melted cheddar. A microwave-friendly vegetarian one-dish dinner.

Unsloppy Joes

Unsloppy Joes are vegetarian sloppy joes with kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and diced vegetables served in hollowed-out kaiser rolls. Low-fat, hearty, and mess-free.

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