Unless the recipe tells you to keep the canned beans in their liquid, you should drain your can and give the beans a good rinse before using. This will improve the flavor and texture of your finished dish. Open your cans of beans using a can opener. There may be sharp edges from opening the can.

Prepared Black Beans, Water, Salt, Onion Powder, Spices, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.

They're a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber. This makes them a weight-loss-friendly food that may also help you manage blood sugar levels and lower your risk of heart disease. Still, like most canned foods, they tend to be high in salt and may become exposed to BPA from the can's inner lining.

Good source of naturally occurring iron Absorption of iron from plant sources including beans, lentils and spinach can be increased by eating them with vitamin C-rich foods like lemon juice or tomato sauce.

Depending on the type of bean you are using, the coloration of the bean liquid may cause a coloration change you don't want for your dish. The bean liquid may contain a small amount extra sodium that you may not want in your recipe as well. Ultimately, the choice to drain or not is mostly personal preference.

And if you're medically advised to lower the sodium levels in your diet, then go ahead and rinse away some of the salt with the canning liquid. But salt enhances flavor, so if it's not the doctor's orders, skip the rinse.

Ingredients. Prepared Navy Beans, Water, Brown sugar. Contains 2% or less of: Cured Bacon, Salt, Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard seed, Salt, Paprika, Turmeric), Modified Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Spice, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.

Bush's® Original Baked Beans are a Secret Family Recipe of navy beans slow-cooked with specially cured bacon, fine brown sugar and our signature blend of spices.

Adding black beans to your diet may help lower blood cholesterol and high blood pressure levels. For example, saponin compounds in black beans act as antioxidants with cholesterol-lowering capacities. The beans' fiber may also help reduce total cholesterol and triglyceride levels ( 4 ).

Selenium is a mineral that is not present in most fruits and vegetables but can be found in black beans. It plays a role in liver enzyme function and helps detoxify some cancer-causing compounds in the body. Additionally, selenium may prevent inflammation and decreases tumor growth rates.

While both beans have low-fat content, black beans have slightly more fat (1.4 grams) than kidney beans (1.06 grams) per 100-gram serving. Despite the minor differences, both beans make an excellent choice for a healthy, nutritious meal.

Black beans are a source of resistant starch. This means it won't raise blood sugars, furthering black beans' blood sugar regulation powers. Plus, resistant starch helps to feed our healthy gut bacteria, maintain gut regularity, increase fullness, reduce cholesterol, and has even been tied to reduced colon cancer risk.

The liquid in good canned beans is just the water and salt the beans were cooked in… filled with delicious bean flavor. And this liquid is a great thickener for not only the specific dish you're making at the moment, but for any dish that could use some thickening, some salt, and some bean flavor.

*We didn't find soaking necessary for texture and flavor. But if you'd like to soak the beans for improved digestibility, soak overnight in cool water, or for 6 hours. Then drain and proceed with recipe as instructed.

Some bean liquids, especially black beans and kidney beans, have a little extra coloration that if you put straight into the pot or pan may cause a slight color change to the recipe. If you want to avoid any discoloration, you may choose to drain and rinse your beans first before adding them too.

But most people can enjoy more beans with less gas with the help of these tips: Soak beans overnight in water, then drain, rinse and cook in fresh water. This decreases the oligosaccharide content.