My view on dried beans shifted with a borrowed slow cooker.

I always avoided dried beans thinking they took too long to prepare. Borrowing a slow cooker from a friend showed me how cheap and earth-friendly they can be. What ways do you cook that save money and help the planet?

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jana_bennett626mo ago

Absolutely! I had the same slow cooker lightbulb moment a few years back. I make a huge batch of chickpeas or black beans from dry every Sunday now. It costs pennies, and I use the broth in soups too. My plastic waste from cans went way down, which feels good.

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baker.sarah6mo ago

Disagree with you @jana_bennett62, I found dry beans too much work. Cans are just easier for my schedule.

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emery_ellis426mo ago

Hold up, you just toss the bean broth from the cans? That stuff is liquid gold for cooking. I use it in place of water for rice or to make soups taste way better. It feels like throwing away the best part.

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