Comments on: Beans are Frugal: I’ll Analyze Your Menu Plans to Help you Include More!

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:27:12 +0000

Melissa,
If you have a freezer, put it to good use – freeze single servings of what you make, and then you can switch it up as the weeks go by. Stir fries can always be made for one, although soaking beans really only seems worthwhile if you can do a whole big batch and either freeze the beans or freeze the meal… I see you’re at Franciscan (awesome!) – maybe there are others around who would love to have some community at dinnertime and could share cooking responsibilities? Feel free to skim my recipes w/beans; I’d say some lend themselves better to smaller portions, but I don’t know that I could sort them out right now. Blessings, Katie

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:38:32 +0000

Hello Kitchen Stewardship,

Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions is my favorite recipe book. It can be a challenge, though, to cook for one person, even with healthy recipes because I can only eat so much of one thing in a row before my digestive systems starts to complain. I really like your beans and spinach in eggs for breakfast idea, as well as the beans in egg salad/sandwiches. What are some smaller-portioned dinner ideas or soaking bean ideas for meals that wouldn’t make me feel like I am eating the same thing over and over, meal after meal?

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By: caroline

caroline — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:23:39 +0000

I must admit, I think this week is much better than usual on beans and veggies, mostly because I’m really really craving veggies and salads. But I could really use some help. I’m not much of a fan of beans, practically the only way I like them (besides this new lentil salad recipe) is refried with mexicanish food. I’d love some tips for making beans and rice or just beans interesting and tasty as well as how to add them in, if you have the time, and don’t mind. Thank you so much!! http://craftyjourney.blogspot.com/2009/07/menu-plan-monday.html

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:44:33 +0000

please feel free to analyze! I typically only post dinners….breakfasts are usually things like eggs, smoothies, fruited muffins, and wraps, along with fresh fruit. Lunches are typically something like a pb&j or turkey breast sammy from a roasted breast I’ve baked and sliced, along with veggies and dip and fruit, or things like meat, cheese and crackers—a healthier take on “lunchables” for the boys. we also do lots of bean and cheese quesadillas for lunch.

My youngest son eats veggies very well, the 6yo not as well but getting better, and I do a lot of “stealth” veggie-ing.

Thanks for the feedback!

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By: Zom

Zom — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:19:51 +0000

You are too awesome. The offer comes just in time for my household, I've just gone veg and am working on improving a two diet household. I love beans, so bring on the ideas!!! Grazie Fagioli! Zom’s last blog post..Costco 4.4

By: Shelly

Shelly — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:45:16 +0000

I am not that fond of beans, but I know they are good for me. See what you can do! Thanks!

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By: FoodRenegade

FoodRenegade — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:42 +0000

This looks like a fun idea. Thanks for sharing it in today's Fight Back Fridays carnival. Cheers, KristenM (AKA FoodRenegade) FoodRenegade’s last blog post..Fight Back Fridays July 3rd

By: Houstonmom

Houstonmom — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:47 +0000

How fun!!!! I’m a very reluctant menu planner. Below is the link to the last one I prepared. If you cook with beans, you have to plan if you’ll be soaking them. I’m a “free spirit” cook, which does not work well with soaking overnight.

I’m trying to add more and made a pot yesterday with my new pressure cooker. But I need more imagination when it comes to beans. I have a pantry full of them. One of my children loves garbanzo beans and will even eat them for breakfast instead of cereal.

http://houstonmom.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/after-vacation-menu/

You have my permission to use this in your blog. Thanks!

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