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15. Terrific at lowering cholesterol - dense bean salad. Time saver too.

Tue Nov 4, 2025, 08:26 AM

Nov 4

Two types of canned beans (i like black and kidney), drained
Chopped celery
Chopped cucumber
Chopped bell pepper (or other vegetables)
Nice to have: chopped black olives, seeds

Vinegar
Olive oil
Fresh herbs — i grow and use Greek oregano, lemon mint, dill, thyme, basil, chives — any or all of these
Mustard or a little chili powder or cayenne, if desired

Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Seems like a time saver to me, no cooking to do, and i feed myself on it for 4 or 5 meals. Just a few tablespoons of it is nice for a snack or you can turn it into a meal by pairing it with a piece of fruit or some other side.

This study says that a cup of canned beans a day, instead of rice, resulted in an 8% reduction in LDL in 28 days. I personally experienced a drop in total cholesterol of 14% — from 225 to 193 in about 3 months.

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How to feed your family for under $5: Canned bean dinners that are really delicious [View all] riversedge Nov 4 OP

Cooking beans from their dry state is even cheaper questionseverything Nov 4 #1

Instant pot or other pressure cookers are great for dry beans IronLionZion Nov 4 #16

I always pick through them for stones or hulls questionseverything Nov 4 #63

Yes, and healthier. Beacool Nov 4 #80

A few of my favorite bean meals..... FarPoint Nov 4 #2

I'm with you on the cornbread jmbar2 Nov 4 #13

Mmmmmm! Butter beans! Attilatheblond Nov 4 #18

A bag of organic, dried chickpeas (garbanzos) is cheap... 617Blue Nov 4 #3

I make very nutritious soups with ground chicken, turkey, or very lean beef SheltieLover Nov 4 #4

Not only beans...lentils are delicious... MiHale Nov 4 #5

I have some red lentils ready for the pot. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #8

I've found the red lentils break down easily... MiHale Nov 4 #11

in lands south of the border bean scraps are served with rice to family pets peacebuzzard Nov 4 #20

My dogs LOVE pureed pinto beans. Trueblue Texan Nov 4 #35

Egyptian Red Lentil soup get the red out Nov 4 #43

this cookbook is an eyeopener. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #45

Moosewood - one the favorite cookbooks in my family - three sisters and myself. erronis Nov 4 #64

Lentils done with Indian seasonings..... cannot be beat! Attilatheblond Nov 4 #19

Curry? That is the first thing that comes to mind. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #24

Not curry so much Attilatheblond Nov 4 #30

I am making a new list for my next shopping trip. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #36

LOL. I can't spell for beans! Attilatheblond Nov 4 #39

Beans or lentils on a baked potato are my idea of a comfort meal. erronis Nov 4 #65

I like your framing better. Ms. Toad Nov 4 #28

Made red lentil soup with sweet potatoes MagickMuffin Nov 4 #71

I cook beans a lot Woodwizard Nov 4 #6

Beans carry as much protein punch as meat. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #7

Cook a pot of beans, then divide into smaller freezer dishes if you have freezer space to spare Attilatheblond Nov 4 #33

that is exactly what I do. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #37

Except - you need to eat way more beans than meat to get the protein womanofthehills Nov 4 #74

I give taurine to my cat who has heart problems peacebuzzard Nov 4 #76

Even better moonrise november Nov 4 #9

This sounds very good Jilly_in_VA Nov 4 #10

The point is moonrise november Nov 4 #12

And if you need convenience food... Trueblue Texan Nov 4 #34

blackeyed peas! not just for New Years Day anymore. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #38

Here is a GREAT lentils recipe jmbar2 Nov 4 #14

Mujadara! quite a show!!! made my mouth water! peacebuzzard Nov 4 #32

I was surprised the first time I made it due to the amount of onions jmbar2 Nov 4 #41

Mujadara is to die for! GoCubsGo Nov 4 #70

Terrific at lowering cholesterol - dense bean salad. Time saver too. lostnfound Nov 4 #15

wow alone on the cholesterol LDL reduction. I didnt know that one! peacebuzzard Nov 4 #44

I do love beans and yes, they are very nutritious but... llmart Nov 4 #17

I support everything you said. Thank you. Biophilic Nov 4 #21

I agree with what you say... Trueblue Texan Nov 4 #26

Put some tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard... Trueblue Texan Nov 4 #29

I am fortunate enough to not be affected by food insecurity. llmart Nov 4 #53

Thise ham bones aren't free anymore MerryBlooms Nov 4 #69

I had to think about your post for awhile since I didn't understand the "hammocks" thing. llmart Nov 4 #82

We eat beans/legumes daily Trueblue Texan Nov 4 #22

First thing my mom taught me was grilled cheese & tomato soup. JohnnyRingo Nov 4 #23

This Bean Thread - I'm really enjoying it. More Bean threads! NBachers Nov 4 #25

Speaking from ForgedCrank Nov 4 #27

a dollar and a functioning kitchen. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #48

That is ForgedCrank Nov 4 #50

For sure. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #55

Why cure it? Live with it and love it. You'll also find out who really loves you! erronis Nov 4 #68

My critters always love me peacebuzzard Nov 4 #77

Just bought canned beans 2 days ago for chili lageorgia Nov 4 #31

Austerity for people who are already suffering; Gatsby parties for the ones causing the suffering. Aristus Nov 4 #40

Gatsby parties new ballroom on one side; beans for the masses. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #49

yes, beans are yummy and nutritious... markie Nov 4 #42

Kick dalton99a Nov 4 #46

I eat a lot of beans get the red out Nov 4 #47

Canned beans are incredibly high in sodium. marybourg Nov 4 #51

I buy the no salt version of canned beans. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #56

I've never seen "no salt" claims, only "low" or "lower salt", which are still marybourg Nov 4 #58

I did mean to state low salt/ low sodium. peacebuzzard Nov 4 #59

Thanks. It looks like the lower or low sodium beans are actually lower in sodium. marybourg Nov 4 #73

I do not know where you live Lurker Deluxe Nov 4 #66

We don't seem to have H -E- B stores here in Arizona. marybourg Nov 4 #72

Tomato has a no salt version in cans peacebuzzard Nov 4 #81

I love ranch-style beans w/jalapenos over rice and a piece of pita bread....yummy! walkingman Nov 4 #52

My parents had more children than they could comfortably support. hunter Nov 4 #54

I hope the dream you state in your closing paragraph can someday be true - around the world. erronis Nov 4 #78

Even better: dried beans. marble falls Nov 4 #57

When we have to eat canned beans, and billionaires can bankrupt entire continents... Initech Nov 4 #60

+1 leftstreet Nov 4 #62

I buy dry beans, etc. from Palouse in WA as shipping is free. GreenWave Nov 4 #61

Thanks for the link, I spent some time out there looking at their products, and this place is a goldmine that I'll SWBTATTReg Nov 4 #67

You're welcome! GreenWave Nov 4 #75

The Palouse - beautiful land erronis Nov 4 #79