Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans, 1 lb

I grabbed these dry red kidney beans for the first time just to test them out, and I was honestly shocked at how much you get compared to a can. After soaking and cooking them, that little 1 lb bag turned into a whole pot of beans. I got five or six full burrito meals for a family of four out of just one bag. Not bad for something that costs next to nothing. And making them was way easier than I thought. I soaked them overnight, then in the morning just tossed them on a simmer and bam—done. Barely any work at all. I felt like I cheated the system. They cooked great too—no hard beans, no mush, just good, solid beans. For the price and the amount of food you get, it's honestly a steal. Bottom line: cheap, easy, and practically turns into a week's worth of meals. One bag turned my kitchen into a full-on burrito operation with almost zero effort.

I bought these beans as prices were starting to rise seeing them as an alternative to canned goods that were already priced through the roof. These were the best beans to purchase due to affordability, texture, and value for price. There are so many food dishes you can throw these in instead of having canned goods . I have made some really great burritos,canned them myself so they're pre-ready for meals and also use them in curries (Rajma), soups (Minestrone, Taco Soup), and stews, salads (pasta, mixed bean), as a base for burgers and dips, in baked dishes like stuffed peppers, or simply served with rice for a classic meal like Red Beans and Rice. They hold their shape well and store really well on the shelf as they don't take out much room. I highly recommend them, especially when times are tough .