Author Topic: How to Eat Beans Every Night (Read 3468 times)

MaterDominici · « **on:** August 28, 2012, 11:44:59 PM »

Does the economy have you feeling the pinch?

How to Eat Beans Every Night

PenitentWoman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2012, 09:12:06 AM »

Beans are certainly a thrifty source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins (the perfect vegetable!)...not sure I'd want to incorporate them every single day, but even just a few days a week of vegetarian meals can help a grocery budget.

I am glad this article mentioned sprouting. Few people know about the health benefits of sprouting beans, soaking grains etc.

http://www.cookingtf.com/why-i-no-longer-soak-my-beans/

I will say that if you are craving a real burger, a black bean one just will not cut it. :wink: I feel the same way about turkey burgers...they just disappoint. Better to save up for the real thing, and just eat fewer burgers overall.

I think beans are a great way to stretch portions and add nutrients to meat though. On my menu for next week I am going to make tacos for the children with ground beef and black beans.

with: http://www.5dollardinners.com/homemade-taco-seasoning :smile:

Elizabeth · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:03:56 PM »

What a nice website, Mater. We can always do better saving money-food is insanely expensive here. I would do without the amount of potatoes because they are so fattening. I'm really skimpy with the meat, but use it carefully for seasoning. I'm surprised she doesn't use more eggs, but I guess her family was living off of stored reserves?

And sprouting is really the way to go! except they need a yummy dressing IMO. Like Lemon Tahini or Shiro Miso, so you need a good blender. :ready-to-eat: I'm the only one who loves that type of food here, though.

Loriann · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:17:39 PM »

The gas budget has certainly eaten into the food budget. I just found out I am anemic but I hate meat, so I have been adding more beans to the diet. I make pasta fagioli and bean burritos, but appreciate some more ideas.

Nadir · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2012, 08:29:13 PM »

Are potatoes fattening? I don't believe so. I know they are a full of nutrients, including B and C Vitamins.

Another good thing about beans is that they store well.