My $3 bag of dry beans made 7 meals last week

I soaked a whole bag of pintos and ended up with enough for chili, burritos, and even refried beans - didn't think it'd stretch that far. Anyone else find a single ingredient that just keeps giving like that?

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rosek441d agoMost Upvoted

My pantry has a 5-pound bag of rice that I bought three months ago and it's still half full. I get the appeal of stretching a dollar but I honestly don't see how beans alone can stack up to the variety of a well-stocked kitchen. You mentioned chili, burritos, and refried beans - that's basically the same bean three different ways with seasoning. I'd rather spend a bit more on fresh vegetables and meat and get more nutrition and taste out of my meals. Dry beans are cheap but they're not magic.