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[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 52 points 1 day ago (9 children)

Beans. I know on Lemmy beans are memes, but beans are how to get enough fiber each day. 2 cups of cooked beans has the total fiber you need for a day, and it's hard to get there without beans.

It takes about 3 -5 cups of cooked veggies to get the fiber that is in one cup of beans. So 1 cup of cooked beans and some greens with supper, a big salad for lunch and oatmeal with raspberries and yogurt for breakfast would get you there. And should leave room calorie wise for some meat and bread or rice or pasta.

My kids make fun of me for making beans for so many meals but delicious, cheap, healthy, they are an ideal food.

[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 1 points 36 minutes ago

Liam on ticktock and YouTube would agree

[–] BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

How tf do you people eat beans so often? The gas tears my intestines apart.

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I guess just by eating them a lot my body adjusted?

Though I think also, you know how different bodies have different strengths and weaknesses - digestion seems to be my body's strength, the one place I don't usually have issues. Like no trouble eating meat after 20 years of vegetarian food, even. It doesn't care. It's weaknesses lie elsewhere.

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 1 points 5 hours ago (3 children)
[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

That's it? Only protein? Or are they more than meets the eye?

Next you'll tell me they're not a magical fruit!

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Beans are perfect.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 4 points 7 hours ago

Ground flax seed is also a great source of fiber. I put some in my yogurt every morning.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (4 children)

what are your two most common bean preps/recipes?

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

Dump a can of black beans in a pot, unrinsed and undrained. Add adobo seasoning. Serve over rice. I am white.

[–] MDCCCLV@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 hours ago

The easiest is just to make a stock periodically with leftover trimmings and then make black beans in the instant pot.

[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 3 points 4 hours ago
  1. Mexican black beans (with tomato paste and chili and onions)
  2. Hummus
[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 10 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Refried pinto beans we eat with breakfasts or in burritos.

Black beans from cans, reheated with some cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar or jalapeno brine. My family (except for me) prefers black beans above all others.

Bonus easy recipe - get a can of cannelini beans and a can of pureed butternut squash or pumpkin. Heat these together with some olive oil, curry or berbere, salt. When they are hot, hit it with an immersion blender until it's a puree and adjust the consistency to your preference with chicken broth, veg broth, or just water is ok.
Serve with lime slices, pepitas, queso fresco if you have it or a splash of cream or sour cream can also be good.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 3 points 17 hours ago

thank you, I've been meaning to work beans in more often

convenient that I just got an immersion blender

[–] Teppichbrand@feddit.org 7 points 22 hours ago

Came to say this: BEANS!!!
Just add half a can to every meal you eat while you look for some nice recipes.

[–] FatVegan@leminal.space 4 points 21 hours ago

Jackfruit is my weapon of choice.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Love me some simple spicy baked beans! But I also eat tons of leafy greens, so I'm probably one of the 5%

[–] Teppichbrand@feddit.org 2 points 22 hours ago

This person How not to dies!