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Swapping beef for beans in my chili recipe reduced my carbon footprint
I tried using black beans instead of ground beef. It saves a lot of water and land use, plus it's cheaper. My family didn't even notice the difference.
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seanc733d ago
Lentils are another sneaky good swap if you want that meaty texture without the beef. They hold up really well in a long simmer. Honestly, the big win is how much cheaper my grocery bill is every time I make a pot now. Pro tip, mash a small part of the beans with a fork to thicken the chili up nicely. I always make a double batch and freeze half, because it tastes even better the next day. Took my own family a solid three meals before someone finally asked if it was actually meat.
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