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Kidney Beans
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Larger, firmer; works in soups, chili, and burritos
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black beans substitute
in meatloaf.
Black Beans mixed into meatloaf add moisture, protein, and help bind the mixture. They stretch the meat while keeping every slice moist.
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Pinto Beans
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Creamier when cooked; great in Mexican dishes
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Chickpeas
10.0best for meatloaf1 cup : 1 cup
Nuttier, firmer; works in salads and bowls
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Lentils
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Cook faster; slightly different texture, same protein
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Refried Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mash and fry in lard or oil with cumin and garlic; slightly chunkier than smooth canned refried
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Edamame
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Bright green, use shelled; firmer bite, more protein
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Lima Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Buttery texture, works in stews and rice dishes
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Cowpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Black-eyed peas offer similar earthy flavor; pair well in Southern and Latin dishes
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Soybeans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Firm cooked yellow or black soybeans hold shape in chili, tacos, and salads
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Broadbeans (Fava Beans)
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Earthier nuttier flavor; best in soups or mashed into black bean dip style spreads
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