Well, let me tell ya about these here cans of beans. I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but I know a good thing when I see it, and beans in a can? They’re a lifesaver, I tell ya.
You go to the store, and there they are, sittin’ on the shelf all lined up. Cheap too! Way cheaper than that fancy meat they sell. And they last forever! I mean, not forever forever, but you know, a good long while. You can keep ’em in your pantry and they’ll be there when you need ’em. Ain’t nothin’ worse than bein’ hungry and havin’ nothin’ to eat, let me tell ya.
Now, some folks say you gotta rinse them beans. Says it takes the salt off and makes ’em easier on your stomach. Me? I dunno. Sometimes I rinse ’em, sometimes I don’t. Depends on how hungry I am, I guess. And if they make ya a little gassy, well, that’s just life, ain’t it? Everybody gets gassy sometimes.
- They fill ya up: A can of beans, and you ain’t gonna be hungry for a while. Good for workin’ folks like us.
- They got good stuff in ’em: I heard tell they got this thing called “fiber” and “protein.” Sounds fancy, but I reckon it means they’re good for ya. Keeps ya strong and healthy, like. And all them vitamins and minerals too, magnesium and potassium and all that. Keeps your bones strong, so you can keep on hoein’ the garden, you know.
- Easy to cook: You ain’t gotta do much. Open the can, heat ’em up, maybe add a little somethin’ for flavor. Onions, maybe some bacon if you got it. But even plain, they ain’t bad.
There’s all kinds of beans too. You got your black beans, your kidney beans, those little white ones, what they call cannellini beans, and even them chickpeas. I don’t know about all them fancy names. A bean’s a bean to me. But they all taste a little different, so you can mix it up if you want. I like the black ones myself. They got a good, hearty flavor. And them little white ones ain’t bad in a soup. Throw in some carrots and celery and some potatoes and it makes for a good meal, cheap and good for ya.
I remember my grandma, she always had beans in the pantry. Said they got her through some tough times. And she lived to be near a hundred, so I guess she knew what she was talkin’ about. She’d make a big pot of beans with some ham hocks and cornbread. Lord, that was good eatin’. Makes my mouth water just thinkin’ about it.
Now, some folks say you gotta eat fresh food all the time. And that’s fine, if you got the time and the money. But me? I ain’t got neither. So, I stick with my cans of beans. They’re good, they’re cheap, and they last. And that’s all that matters to me.
They say you should eat about a cup or so of beans every week. I probably eat more than that. Like I said, they fill ya up and they’re good for ya. You can put ‘em in salads, make chili, or just eat ‘em straight out of the can. Ain’t no wrong way to eat a bean, far as I’m concerned.
And let me tell ya, a can of beans can go a long way. You can stretch it out for a couple of meals if you need to. Add a little rice, maybe some bread, and you got yourself a meal. And that’s important when you ain’t got much to spare. Waste not want not, that’s what I always say.
So next time you’re at the store, don’t just walk past them cans of beans. Pick up a few. They might just surprise ya. They’re a good, honest food for good, honest folks. And they will help you live a long life, like my grandma. And that’s all there is to it, plain and simple.
They’re packed with protein, that’s good for your muscles, you know, so you can keep on movin’. And that fiber, that helps you stay regular. Ain’t nobody wants to be backed up, if you know what I mean. They’re versatile too. You can use them in so many different ways. So, yeah, beans are a good thing. A real good thing.