When you use canned beans and canned tomatoes, always drain and save the liquid.As a matter of fact, this liquid is a secret gift for home chefs.The liquid in canned beans is just the water and salt the beans were cooked in…filled with delicious bean flavor.The liquid is a great thickener for any dish that could use some thickening.Anything from pasta dishes to stews can benefit from this magic elixir.Just drain the beans in to a bowl instead of in the sink, and enjoy the benefits