Trader Joe’s Black Beans (20 oz. can)
Item Purchased: Trader Joe’s Black Beans (20 oz. can)
Location Purchased: Trader Joe’s / 1840 N. Clybourn Ave. / Chicago, IL
Price: $0.89 + tax
Review: “No Preservatives. No Artificial Colors or Flavors.”
That is exactly what the label on the can of these beans says. The only ingredients are black beans, salt and water. And not too much water at that.
Usually when I buy black beans, I end up draining half the can of a murky sewage-smelling liquid. Not here. After draining the water from the can I still have more than 3/4 of the can full of ripe tasty beans.
Not to mention that this can is a full 20 oz. of natural protein pellets where the local supermarket sells a 16 oz. can for at least $0.10 more. My co-worker says I am becoming a Trader Joe’s addict, but I view it as mastering the art of thrift.
This can-o-beans is perfect for a two-day bagged lunch with this easy recipe:
Ingredients
-1 - cup brown rice
-2 - cups water
-1 - 20 oz. can Trader Joe’s Black Beans
-preferred hot sauce
Directions: Mix water & rice. Prepare as package directs. When done, drain water from can of beans and mix beans into rice. Mix concoction well. Generously soak with hot sauce and put into air-tight container for future microwaving in the break room at your place of employment.
Bon Appetit!
Rating: 4 / 5
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