chefcarolyn 2 years, 11 months ago said: Penny Pinching Tips I've found that when making dishes, I can "beef" them up by substituting beans/lentils for some of the meat. For example, I make chicken enchiladas and have cut back on some of the chicken by adding 2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained). I made an Indian dish last night and added 1 C of lentils. It is a way to make a dish less expensive and yet more healthy.
jaie 2 years, 4 months ago said: penny pinching I agree! I posted a recipe for mushroom burgers, which actually use both meat and mushrooms. Not only does it taste good, but it makes a pound of meat go a long way!
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chefcarolyn 2 years, 11 months ago said:
Penny Pinching Tips
I've found that when making dishes, I can "beef" them up by substituting beans/lentils for some of the meat. For example, I make chicken enchiladas and have cut back on some of the chicken by adding 2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained). I made an Indian dish last night and added 1 C of lentils. It is a way to make a dish less expensive and yet more healthy.
jaie 2 years, 4 months ago said:
penny pinching
I agree! I posted a recipe for mushroom burgers, which actually use both meat and mushrooms. Not only does it taste good, but it makes a pound of meat go a long way!