Should I rinse and drain canned beans before using them?

Draining and rinsing canned beans under cool water is recommended for most recipes. It removes the packing liquid and can lower the sodium in the finished dish. For soups and stews you may keep some liquid if the recipe calls for it.

How do I store canned beans after opening?

Transfer any unused beans to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Do not store opened product in the can.

What sizes does Bean Medley come in?

Unico Bean Medley is available in the following: 540 mL.

Is Bean Medley kosher?

Unico Bean Medley is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.

Unico Bean Medley

Unico Bean Medley is a ready mix of four beans — kidney, chick peas, romano and Great Northern white beans — for instant variety in salads, soups and chili.

Highlights

Ready mix of four beans
Instant variety for salads and soups
High in fibre and plant protein
Saves opening multiple cans

BEAN TYPE Four-bean medley

CUISINE Italian, Latin & salads

SODIUM 270 mg / serving

SIZE 540 mL

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What is Unico Bean Medley?

A ready-made medley of four beans — red kidney, chick peas, romano and Great Northern white beans — cooked and canned together. It gives instant colour, texture and variety to three-bean salads, minestrone, chili and grain bowls without opening four separate cans.

Why Choose Unico Bean Medley?

Four beans in one can for instant variety
Colour and mixed texture in salads
Mixed beans add protein variety
One can does the work of four

How Do You Use Unico Bean Medley?

Common Uses

Three-bean and mixed salads
Minestrone and bean soups
Chili and stews
Grain and rice bowls

Best Pairings

Vinaigrettes (salads)
Tomatoes and herbs
Tuna or grilled chicken
Olive oil and red onion

Nutritional Information

Per 1/2 cup (125 mL)

Nutrition facts — Per 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	140
Fat	1.5 g	2 %
Saturated Fat	0.2 g	1 %
+ Trans Fat	0 g	1 %
Carbohydrate	27 g
Fibre	8 g	29 %
Sugars	0 g	0 %
Protein	10 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	270 mg	12 %
Potassium	250 mg	5 %
Calcium	50 mg	4 %
Iron	1.5 mg	8 %

* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot

Ingredients

Red kidney beans, chick peas, romano beans, Great Northern white beans, water, salt, disodium EDTA, calcium chloride.

Certification

Kosher

Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Bean Medley

1. Should I rinse and drain canned beans before using them?

Draining and rinsing canned beans under cool water is recommended for most recipes. It removes the packing liquid and can lower the sodium in the finished dish. For soups and stews you may keep some liquid if the recipe calls for it.
2. How do I store canned beans after opening?

Transfer any unused beans to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Do not store opened product in the can.
3. What sizes does Bean Medley come in?

Unico Bean Medley is available in the following: 540 mL.
4. Is Bean Medley kosher?

Unico Bean Medley is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.

Recipes Using Unico Bean Medley

Mixed Bean Salad

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Arugula and Mixed Bean Salad

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Cooking Guides & Tips

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