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To keep opened canned garbanzo beans fresh, transfer them to an airtight container, adding their liquid to help preserve them, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to six months.
Refrigerator storage
To keep opened canned garbanzo beans fresh, transfer them to an airtight container, adding their liquid to help preserve them, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to six months.
Refrigerator storage
- Do not: leave them in the opened can, as this exposes them to air and can cause them to dry out or absorb off-flavors.
- Transfer: the beans and their liquid to an airtight container or a sealed bag.
- Store in the refrigerator: for up to 3-4 days.
- Add a splash of olive oil: to the container to help preserve them.
- Rinse and drain: the beans before freezing.
- Freeze them in water: in a freezer-safe container.
- Store in the freezer: for up to six months.
- Thaw: them in the refrigerator before use and treat them as you would fresh canned beans.
