Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added
Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added
Unico Red Kidney Beans No Salt Added are firm, glossy kidney beans with no added salt — the classic chili and salad bean, seasoning left to you.
Highlights
- Firm red kidney beans, no added salt
- Hold their shape in chili and salads
- High in fibre and plant protein
- You control the seasoning
What is Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added?
Firm, glossy red kidney beans canned without added salt. Their robust shape holds up in long-simmered chili and in cold three-bean and green salads, and the salt-free pack lets you season the dish yourself — a fit for low-sodium cooking.
Why Choose Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added?
- No added salt — control your sodium
- Firm shape holds up in chili and salads
- No soaking — ready from the can
- Ready to rinse and use
How Do You Use Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added?
Common Uses
- Chili con carne
- Three-bean and green salads
- Soups and stews
- Rice and bean dishes
Best Pairings
- Ground meat and tomatoes
- Chili spices
- Corn and peppers
- Vinaigrettes (salads)
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 cup (125 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | |
| Fat | 1 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | |
| Fibre | 7 g | 25 % |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 10 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7 % |
| 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, water, calcium chloride, disodium EDTA.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added
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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.
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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.
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3. What sizes does Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added come in?
Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added is available in the following: 540 mL.
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4. Is Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added kosher?
Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added
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Sausage and Beans Italian Style
A fast skillet supper of browned sausage, kidney beans and vegetables in a reduced tomato sauce — Italian beans-and-f…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes · Unico Tomato Paste
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Smoked Salmon with Bean and Mango Salsa
A no-cook restaurant plate: smoked salmon slices topped with a bright salsa of kidney beans, mango, capers, shallots …
Key Ingredients: Unico Capers · Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added · Unico Red Wine Vinegar
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Minestra di Pasta e Fagioli
A simple pasta e fagioli minestra: San Marzano tomatoes simmered down, kidney beans added with their liquid, and tube…
Key Ingredients: Unico Vegetable Oil · Unico Whole San Marzano Type Tomatoes · Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added
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Red Kidney Bean Salad
A chilled deli-style bean salad: red kidney beans with celery, carrot, radish and hard-boiled egg in a sweet-relish, …
Key Ingredients: Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico White Wine Vinegar
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Cooking for Lower Sodium: No-Salt-Added Pantry Swaps Simple pantry swaps and habits to cut sodium without losing flavour — starting with no-salt-added canned goods.
- Ultra Balanced: Beans, Rice and Tomatoes for Meals That Fill You Up A protein-plus-grain formula — beans, rice and tomatoes — for balanced, satisfying meals that keep well and stretch a budget.
- A Guide to Italian Beans: Cannellini, Romano, Chick Peas and Kidney A guide to the beans Italian cooking leans on — cannellini, romano, chick peas and kidney beans — and how to use them, canned or dried.
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Unico Red Kidney Beans — No Salt Added for Everyday Cooking
Unico Red Kidney Beans No Salt Added are firm, glossy kidney beans canned without salt — the classic chili and salad bean, holding their shape in long-simmered dishes while leaving the seasoning to you. Distinct from the creamier pinto and black beans by their firm bite.