Savory, hearty, and remarkably versatile, kidney beans are nothing short of a legendary legume, and a must-have for any pantry. That’s why Trader Joe’s Organic Kidney Beans have held such an honored place on grocery shelves for close to twenty years. They’re brought to us by a supplier in Canada, who grews them using organic farming methods and packs them in a mild brine to ensure maximum freshness when you open them up at home.

Their mild, faintly sweet flavor and firm, meaty texture makes our Organic Kidney Beans an obvious choice for including in well-spiced chilis, but we find that they’re actually quite suited for all sorts of entrées: try incorporating them into a classic minestrone, a niçoise salad, or a rich, fragrant Dal Makhani. Try using them in a chilled three-bean salad for a picnic, whipping them in a blender for a new take on hummus, or mashed with breadcrumbs and diced carrots for a delicious veggie burger patty.