If there was an award for the most underrated protein/food it would go to black beans hands down. Black beans, and really beans in general, are super versatile and pack a nutritional punch however you use them. Here is why beans are so great...
Beans are great for you!
A healthy adult needs about 6 oz of protein each day. Black beans are a great source of protein! ½ cup is equal to 2 oz protein, and gives you…
Beans can save you money!
Do you like saving money? Our guess is, yes. You can save a ton of money by buying dry black beans instead of canned, roughly 33%! We’ll do the math for you.
A healthy adult needs about 6 oz of protein each day. Black beans are a great source of protein! ½ cup is equal to 2 oz protein, and gives you…
- 100 calories
- 6g of protein
- 5g of fiber
- very little fat!
Beans can save you money!
Do you like saving money? Our guess is, yes. You can save a ton of money by buying dry black beans instead of canned, roughly 33%! We’ll do the math for you.
- 1 Pound dry = 3 Cans
- 1 Pound dry = $2
- 3 Cans = $3
Beans are super easy to cook!
Dry beans must be soaked before they are incorporated into a meal.
The easiest method is to soak overnight.
Once your beans are soaked, you can cook them on the stove, in a slow cooker, or even in the oven.
Dry beans must be soaked before they are incorporated into a meal.
The easiest method is to soak overnight.
- Place 1 pound of dry beans in large container with 10 cups of water.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Place beans in a pot and cover with water to 2 inches above beans.
- Bring to boil for 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
Once your beans are soaked, you can cook them on the stove, in a slow cooker, or even in the oven.
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