Canned green beans are cut and preserved green beans in a metal can. They don't need to be refrigerated or frozen — once you buy them, they can be stored safely in your kitchen at room temperature.

15-ounce can cannellini beans. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary. 2 large garlic cloves, smashed, peeled. Optional: small pinch dried red pepper flakes ...

We tried four brands of canned green beans. The brands we sampled were Green Giant, Del Monte, Libby's, and Krasdale. Krasdale was the cheapest, but also tasted the most canned, so it came in last ...

"Canned green beans are very soft and delicate," Malarkey says. "They tend to mush up while mixing, and I like a little crunch to my green bean casserole." The other two pros we spoke with agreed.

Canned beans — the OG powerhouses. Black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans and chickpeas are loaded with protein, ... Use them for soups, stews, pasta sauces or as a base for homemade salsa.