Beans...

A new departure for me. Yes, I've had baked beans. I even like broad beans but if I am honest I've never really looked at beans in general. But now as I try new ideas and bulk out some meals to make them go further I am starting to incorporate this ingredient into meals as a main ingredient or as a side dish. In the case of the following half a can is one portion of the five a day idea. And at 59p that's two meals worth if added to something else. Not very high on calories, 200 for a whole 300g can. No need in this case for soaking.

 

 

If successful or I come up with something tasty I'll share it with you. Today I have had no reason to go out so I have rested. So far I have had a couple of yogurts and a banana, later a small salad with limited ingredients and some fancy cheddar cheese with some hovis digestives. Later I think I will have my first hot meal for a week or so...

 

I have a bacon and cheese turnover to heat up. I will add baked beans and some jersey potatoes boiled, then sliced and lightly fried. I reckon that comes in at around £1 and with my earlier meals that's around £2 for the day. Which isn't bad!

I'll add since writing this post I was in my local supermarket, it hasn't the choice the SM I found these and for the same size they are charging between 90p and £1.15. I will hunt some more out if I get the chance.