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It’s important to keep your pantry well-stocked – and not just to make sure you don’t have to run to the store last minute because you have nothing to cook. We’ve all learned that with quarantines and shutdowns due to the current pandemic, it’s important to have a lot of supplies in case stores sell out or if it isn’t safe for you to go shopping.
Canned foods and dry goods are the most important pantry items for these types of situations because they have long shelf-lives and don’t go bad for a long time. So it’s important to know which canned foods are the best to stock up on. And as far as price and nutritional value go, black beans are the best you can buy.
Black beans are rich in protein, fiber and a ton of vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, magnesium and thiamine. This makes them very nutritious and filling, so they can sustain you much better than most canned vegetables.
Plus, black beans are a very versatile ingredient. You can use them in everything from soups to salads and pasta dishes to dips. When completely out of ideas, you can also just heat up black beans and eat them on their own.
Next time you’re out shopping, pick up a few extra cans of black beans to be sure you don’t run out. They only cost about 60 cents per can, so it doesn’t hurt to stock up.
