A couple of cans of beans on hand is well, handy, but dry beans are much less expensive. Some canned beans also contain other additives. A package of dry beans contains: BEANS.
Water and salt added at home hardly add any cost to the endeavor of a "pot o' beans." Not only is it less expensive, cooking dry beans is really not difficult. The time is the issue, but it's not like you have to watch them soak . . .
Beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. Definitely a great addition to stretch any meal and much more nutritious than pasta.
Leave 1 pound of dry beans soaking over night in about 1/2 gallon of water with a Tbs. of Baking Soda. Drain in the morning and rinse. Add 4-6 cups cold water and 1 Tbs. salt. I like to let them soak until an hour before I want to prepare dinner. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer and cook for 45 minutes to an hour.
1 Pot of Beans are ready for dinner or as an ingredient. 2 Cups of home cooked beans are about equivalent to 1 can of beans.
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