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Beans are a frugal, high protein option for budget conscious families. Enjoy these tasty bean recipes, from hearty main course dishes to delicious appetizers.
Need a healthy dinner in a hurry? This is it. With just six ingredients, this easy white chicken chili recipe comes together in a snap!
Dinner in a Hurry: 5-Ingredient Easy White Bean Chicken Chili RecipeRead More
This easy hummus recipe is fabulous served with a bit of feta cheese and kalamata olives. It’s a great appetizer or light lunch.
Try this Easy Hummus Recipe for an Inexpensive, High Protein SnackRead More
This family favorite refried beans recipe is excellent, and way less expensive than the canned version. Serve them with your favorite Mexican dinner.
Improve Taco Night with these Family Favorite Homemade Refried BeansRead More
Comfort food in a hurry! This beef chili recipe has all the flavor you love in a chili, with the speed of fast food. Instant Pot Chili Recipe? On the menu!
Homemade baked beans are easy to make, and inexpensive, too! Instead of depending on canned options for your favorite barbecue side dish, start with dry beans and some simple ingredients. Here’s how to make baked beans in an Instant Pot with and without soaking the beans prior to cooking.
How to Make Baked Beans in the Instant Pot for a Fast and Delicious MealRead More
Save cash at the checkout line by making your own roasted red pepper hummus. It’s a favorite appetizer at picnics and potlucks; serve with veggies or spread inside a wrap for lunch.
Try this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe for an Inexpensive, Flavorful SnackRead More
This flavorful corn and black bean salsa looks beautiful on a buffet table, plus it’s super easy to make. It’s inexpensive, too! PLUS, by adapting the recipe a bit, you can transform this black bean dip into an easy and filling black bean salad. Homemade, good food for less and without excess packaging.
Make this Corn and Black Bean Salsa for Snacking — Or Lunch!Read More
Need a healthy snack? Try these two roasted chickpea recipes; sweet, with cinnamon and sugar, or spicy roasted chickpeas. They’re an inexpensive low-fat, high-protein snack, and easy to make, too. These roasted chickpea recipes will satisfy and are a perfect addition to a lunchbox or travel pack.
Two Roasted Chickpea Recipes for Sweet or Spicy SnackingRead More
This easy lentil soup recipe with sausage comes together quickly and uses ingredients that you likely already have on hand.
Easy Lentil Soup Recipe: A Fast, Healthy Meal on a BudgetRead More
Canning dried beans at home makes them ready to use for fast weeknight dinners. Plus, canning beans avoids the BPA-lined cans from the supermarket.
Canning Dried Beans: Planning Ahead for Fast and Easy MealsRead More
This spicy chipotle hummus recipe is easy to make and a great addition to wraps or game day appetizers. So much better than store bought!
Spicy Hummus Recipe with Chipotle – Easy to Make at HomeRead More
Build a better burrito with these Instant Pot refried beans! Homemade from dried beans, they’re budget friendly and a great addition to taco night.
Build a Better Burrito with these Instant Pot Refried BeansRead More
