Okay, serious moment. Canned kidney beans are safe because they’re pre-cooked. But raw or undercooked dried kidney beans? Those are a different beast. They contain a toxin called lectin. Yikes. With canned ones, you’re completely fine. Just don’t go boiling dried ones for only 10 minutes, okay?
If you ever cook dried beans from scratch, you have to boil them for at least 10 minutes first, then simmer. But we’re not talking about that today. We’re lazy, efficient friends. Let’s stick with the can.
How To Cook Beans From A Can
What About “Cooking” Them in a Sauce?
Oh, this is my favorite trick. Instead of boiling in water, cook them right in your pasta sauce. Add the rinsed beans to your jar sauce or homemade mix. Let them sit on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. The beans drink up that tomato goodness.
You get a hearty sauce without extra dishes. It’s like a life hack for adults who have better things to do than wash pans.
