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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've read in a few threads that you can save by cutting down on meat.....what do you buy/eat instead?[/quote]

We don't eat much meat, some weeks none.  Instead we eat lots of bean dishes.  Its much cheaper to eat beans and veggies than meat and veggies.  We did it for health reasons, but it saves money, too.  [/quote]

We're hispanic and beans are a big part of our cultural food norms.  I suggest using black beans (buy canned if you don't have time/know how to prepare dry, still less $ than meat)

Purée a can of black beans, spoon into a heated pan with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook on low med heat until its thoroughly cooked
You can then let it chill and reheat it for all kinds of meals:

Bean and cheese quesadillas or enchiladas
Side of beans with eggs and salsa (huevos ranchero)
Black bean dip (either room temp like hummus or warmed like spinach dip)

Whole black beans can be used for soup and salads
We also use them for homemade chipotle style bowls [/quote]

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