“…the more you eat, the more you fart.” Or what about the other one: “Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot.” Please tell me you have heard these little rhymes… Haha they give me a little chuckle.
I have been obsessed with beans lately. I’ve always loved ‘em, but I have no idea why I haven’t used them more in my meals until recently.
Some of my favorite things about them?
- Cheap
- Easy to prepare
- Pack in fiber, protein, and carbs all in one = fills me up!
- Easily accessible (you can find beans anywhere!)
- They’re so versatile! I use them in everything from chili to Katie’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip!
Some of my favorite ways to eat beans:
-Atop salads…
-To make hummus…
-In enchiladas…
-As a side to a meal…
-To make “burgers”…
-To make “healthy” chocolate chip cookie dough dip…
It seems as though the possibilities are endless! Oh beans… I just can’t get over how good they are for you, how great they taste, and how little they cost! I love that combo – healthy, tasty, and cheap. I hope I’ve convinced you that you need to go stock up on beans now… 
Questions:
- Do you like beans? Which kinds are your favorite?
- What do you use beans for? Any good recipes? Feel free to link up!
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I love beans! All kinds.
I especially love this:
http://ellysaysopa.com/2010/02/03/mashed-cannellini-beans/
I have to triple the recipe as hubby and I will eat it all!
I’m actually NOT a huge bean fan, but I know they are good for me, so I try to find ways to incorporate them into my diet.
This recipe: http://notsodomesticated.com/chicken-and-black-bean-enchiladas/
is always a BIG hit with the husband, and I really like it, too. Not super pretty, but delicious!
i have a chicken and black bean enchilada recipe too that i actually made just tonight for dinner! cody LOVES it too! i agree, they’re not the prettiest food ever, but they’re delicious!
Ha ha! Yes- garbanzo beans in this chia cookie dough dip.
Beans, beans…. now i have that stuck in my head. 
http://stuftmama.com/2012/01/09/stuft-in-the-kitchen-video-chia-cookie-dough-dip/
yes! i want to try that chia cookie dough dip out!
I never used to like beans, but I’m slowly coming around to them! I usually add them to soups/stews!
I never thought of using them in enchiladas, thanks for the idea!
I <3 beans too! I