PSA: I thought dried beans were a waste of time until I tried them last winter

For years, I only bought canned beans because I thought the dried kind were too much hassle. Then my budget got tight, so I bought a 2-pound bag of black beans for $2.50. After soaking them overnight and cooking for an hour, I got way more food than four cans would give me. The taste was better, and I saved over $5 on that one meal. Now I'm split, is the extra time really worth the savings, or should you just grab the can?

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willow_garcia3d ago

Honestly, it's just beans. The canned ones are fine for a quick dinner when you're already tired. Saving a couple bucks feels good, but time has value too. Not everything needs to be a big kitchen project.

ericb663d ago

My kitchen last night was a can of black beans, some rice, and about 15 minutes of effort. I get where you're coming from, willow_garcia. After a long day, that trade-off is totally worth it. Sometimes a simple meal that gets you fed is the real win.