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Bean Recipes, Tips and More

by Adrienne 10 Comments Published March 22, 2013 Updated: May 05, 2019

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Beans Tips & Recipes Wmrk

We love beans.

Limas, lentils, kidneys, black beans...you name it.

We love them for the way they taste, how versatile and nutritious they are, and for how beans can help save money in your whole foods budget.

I consider bean cookery to be one of my specialties.

We were pretty much vegetarians for awhile, for several reasons, and during that time I cooked beans for pretty much every meal of the day.

So I've built up a good repertoire of bean dishes, and even consider beans to be kind of a comfort food now.

I know--I'm sort of an odd bird that way.

If you're not "comfy" with beans, I hope you will be moreso after reading about all that they have to offer.

Beans are a great source of nutrition

1. High in fiber

You get about 8 grams of fiber in a 1/2 cup serving of cooked beans.

2.  High in Protein

All beans have a decent amount of protein, and I've read that there's about 18 grams of protein in one cup of cooked lentils. That's a ton!

3.  Low in Calories

I'm not into calorie counting, but it is important not to indulge in tons of calorie-heavy foods all day long.

4.  Filling

Between the fiber and the protein, beans tend to help keep your appetite satisfied for a long time.

Beans--the Great Budget Food

Beans can really help you save. A lot. Canned beans are already a great way to stretch your budget, but dried beans save much, much more.

1. One pound of beans yields about 9 cups of cooked beans, and compared to buying animal proteins, beans cost very little per pound. I think animal proteins are important for complete nutrition, but when you need to cut costs, beans are a great way to do it.

2.  Substituting beans for meat

Typically, I substitute 1 cup dried beans for 1 pound of beef or chicken.

If you want to really save a lot, make an entire meal out of beans. Or, you can just sub beans for part of the meat in your dish to stretch your dollars a little further.

I think lentils, pintos and black beans are the best meat substitutes, but really, any beans can work.

Our Favorite Bean Recipes

I have so many more recipes to share, but here are some favorites from our bean-eating family.

Indian Lentils (Super kid-friendly and super fast!)

Savory Hummus (with sesame-free option) - One of my best friends told me that this is the best hummus she has ever tasted.

Super Fast and Yummy Bean Dip - I get asked for this recipe all the time.

Smooth Bean Fudge - You read that right. I said Bean Fudge. You really have to try this to believe it. It can even double as a frosting.

Pizza Hummus |Pizza Dip (Dairy Free) - This is just great. I made a HUGE batch of it last night and it's hard to keep my kids out of it.

Lentil Crackers

Adzuki Shepherd's Pie

Tuscan Bean Dip

How to Take the "Toot" Out of Beans

You can't really de-gas canned beans, but rinsing might help a tad.

For dried beans, there are several ways to make them more--ahem--digestible.

Read How to De-Gas Beans for my foolproof de-gassing tips.

And check out the comments for more tips from readers.

So see--the old money-saving "beans and rice" meal plan doesn't have to be blah.

And stick around here--I'm sure to have more coming up .

What is your favorite type of beans or favorite bean dish? 

Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookbookman/5535638066/
 
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  1. Sue Umberger

    October 24, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    I like beans a lot but find that they are not in a Candida diet. How is I that you can have them if you have Candida?

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    • Adrienne

      October 25, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      On the diet that I first went on, via the Whole Approach site, they allowed for beans that were properly prepared on the diet. But only up to a certain amount. 3 cups per day was the high end for an adult, depending on other starches that were being eaten.

      Reply
  2. Sara

    May 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    You will think this odd, but incorporate cooked red, navy, pinto beans into the filling of pecan pie. You will make the best pie ever! Look for 'mock pecan pie' recipes on the web.

    Reply
  3. Nancy

    March 28, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for the tips and great recipes! I pinned several...we eat lots of beans as well because we enjoy them a lot, thanks for your post!

    Reply
  4. 'Becca

    March 27, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Right now I'm eating this super-delicious soup with cannellini beans, sweet potato, kale, and plenty of garlic. It's fabulously delicious, and it's frugal at this time of year when sweet potatoes are on sale. I have a lot of other bean recipes on my own site.

    We use mostly canned beans (other than lentils) and have found that rinsing off the liquid they're canned in really reduces the gassiness. Also, just getting used to eating beans reduces that effect.

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 27, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      Sounds great - thanks again!

      Reply
  5. Prema

    March 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Hi Adriene,
    I was about to make a correction to my previous post but i think i put it in the wrong place....oh well....
    sorry.....
    Happy Easter...

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Not sure what correction you mean...but no worries. Happy Easter!

      Reply
  6. Joanne P

    March 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    We run in streaks eating beans a lot, but we like pasta fagioli and the various recipes of pasta fagioli, Costa Rican Tico, and Indian dish of Khachadi, and the different forms of refried beans, and hummus.

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 22, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      I'll have to look khachadi up - thanks!

      Reply
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