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Healthy Bean Recipes for Eating on a Budget

Updated August 18, 2025
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Gemma Bastian

Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist

Written collaboratively by Kira Moneke and Gemma Bastian

This cookbook highlights beans in both traditional and creative low-cost recipes for you and your family to enjoy. Try beans as part of your breakfast, lunch, supper, snack, or even as dessert!