From tacos to muffins, we are going to show you how to rethink this local, sustainable and nutritious pantry staple! Start your love affair with Canadian beans!
We don’t know a single food out there that can instantly make meals better. Chili? It’s better with beans. Cakes? Yup, better with beans. Easy snacks? No doubt, also better with beans. So if you’re looking to make your next meal better, just add this magical food. BAM! It’s better!
More recipesNo one produces beans quite like Canadian farmers! Known worldwide for their high-quality and sustainable production, Canadian beans are simply the best. Meet our farmers and learn why they love Canadian beans.
meet the farmersFrom black beans and pinto to adzuki and cranberry, our Canadian bean farmers sure know how to grow 'em! Check out all the different bean types Canada has to offer.
Also known as navy beans, most are exported to the UK for baked beans. Grown in: Ontario and Manitoba.
Also known as black beans or pretos, they are popular in Caribbean, Mexican and South American cuisine. Grown in: Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
These beans are great in soups, casseroles, chili and salads. Grown in: Ontario and Manitoba.
Their texture is perfect for salads, casseroles and Mexican-style recipes. Grown in: Ontario and Manitoba.
Also known as cannellini or alubia beans and they make a perfect low-fat base for dips and spreads. Grown in: Ontario and Manitoba.
These beans have a creamy texture and are a staple in Mexican cuisines. Dry pinto beans have reddish brown speckles, but turn a solid deep pink colour when cooked. Did you know that "pinto" means "painted" in Spanish? Grown in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
These small, sweet, nutty flavoured beans have been used for many centuries in Asian countries. Grown in: Ontario.
These hardy beans thrive in cold temperatures but with their mild nutty flavour, they make a delicious addition to soups, salads, stews or baked bean dishes. Grown in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Known as romano or speckled sugar, cranberry beans are popular in Italian cuisine. Grown in: Ontario and Manitoba.