Bought a $3 bag of dried beans and it changed my week

I was grabbing stuff for chili and almost got the canned kind, but the dried ones were right next to them. A one pound bag was under three bucks. Soaked them overnight, cooked a huge pot, and it made enough for three meals. I used half for chili and the other half in a rice bowl. Anyone have other cheap ways to use up a ton of beans?

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caleb1407mo ago

Honestly, my bean cooking usually ends with me staring at a pot of vaguely pebble-flavored water. Your success is impressive. For using them up, blending some with garlic and lemon juice makes a decent bean dip that’s cheaper than hummus. Also, they freeze pretty well, so you can just toss portions in the freezer for future lazy meals.

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haydenj906mo ago

Ever get that weird gritty texture too or is it just me?

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dylan_harris7mo ago

Hold on, you got a full pound of dried beans for under three dollars? Where is this magical store? I'm lucky to find them for five bucks here. That price alone is a win. For using them up, I just mash some with a fork, add an egg and breadcrumbs, and make bean burgers. They're not fancy, but they work.

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