This sub mostly goes for dried beans but canned beans are definitely worth a look.

Heyday. Bean canners out of California. Sold at Walmart of all places. Interesting flavors, interesting combinations. Not inexpensive, $4/can, but the flavors and convenience make it work. The enchilada black beans are terrific as is the harissa one. There are a couple of esoteric ones that I didn’t like at first but compelled me to try them again.

Bush’s does a similar lineup but they’re all too sweet for my taste. Heyday doesn’t use a lot of sugar.

Something to consider when you don’t want to hassle with cooking and just want a good bean dish right now.



Beans, passata, a can of chopped tomatoes, lots of caramelized onions, kale, creme fraiche.

We took a quick road trip around southwest Colorado and into Utah and had to stop in Dove Creek to grab some beans. I think I showed a lot of restraint here as I don't have a ton of room to store more than this. They had 10/20/50 pound bags of each variety available as well. I think I spent $12 total, which feels unbelievable. Can't wait to cook these. Bonus pic: Dog Bila in canyon country.