I compared dried beans vs canned beans for 3 weeks and one nearly wrecked my budget

I used to always buy canned black beans because they are easy. But last month I decided to try dried beans from the bulk bin at my local grocery store for a whole month. The dried beans cost me only $1.20 per pound while the canned ones were $1.89 each. After 3 weeks my pantry was fuller and I had saved almost $8. Has anyone else made the swap and noticed a huge difference in their weekly spending?

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reesemiller19d ago

Honestly love this idea, I've been thinking about switching too.

robertgreen19d ago

I read this article the other day from a guy who did the switch and he said the first few weeks were rough but after that he couldn't imagine going back. Made it sound pretty worth it honestly.

william_jackson6519d ago

Did you soak them overnight before cooking? I tried the same swap a few months back and it saved me more than expected once I got a rhythm going. @reesemiller I found that cooking a big batch on Sunday and freezing portions made it almost as easy as opening a can.