Now that I am starting to settle into a routine with 3 kids, I am hoping to get back into a routine of eating more wholesome food. I used to cook with alternative grains, beans and legumes but in the past months found myself neglecting to include them in our menus. Granted it does take a little more prep work than simply opening a can but with a little pre-planning beans will be making a welcome come back in our meal repetoire.
I recently made a trip to my favorite bulk food store armed with my mom and two $3 off coupons. I divided my order in two and got $6 off a total of $25. I stocked up on my ol’ stand by pinto beans, spelt flour, whole grain flour but went out of my comfort zone and purchased black beans. I m anxious to try a few new mexican recipes of which I plan to use my homemade yogurt or strained keift in place of commercial sour cream.
If you are a bean newbie and would like some ideas on this protein packed gem check some of these out.
