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Rant: Everyone acts like dried beans are the ultimate budget saver, but the long soak time makes them impractical for my busy nights.
I get that they're cheap, but after a long day, I just can't wait hours for beans to cook when canned ones are ready in minutes for only a bit more.
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adamk958mo ago
Last month I saved like fifteen bucks just by switching to dried beans. The flavor is way better than canned, and you control the salt. Soaking is not that big a deal, you can do a quick soak on the stove in an hour. Faith_thomas has a point about fridge space, but you can just leave them on the counter overnight if needed. Canned beans are convenient, but they cost more and often taste like the can. A little planning makes dried beans work even on my busiest days.
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wesley_anderson138mo ago
Try soaking them overnight in the fridge. It takes zero effort from your day, and they're ready when you get home.
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faith_thomas8mo ago
That method actually ties up fridge space all day though. Wesley_anderson13 makes it sound simple but it messes with meal planning if you need the room. Just doing a quick soak on the stove is way more flexible.
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