The foods that save me: baked beans
Posted by kathryn in A Balanced Diet
I know this is a popular answer, but the last of the foods that saved me when I was super-busy are baked beans.
They come in a can, they take minutes to heat up and provide dense, good quality nutrition. Baked beans are from the legume family and are high in fibre, protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
So while they’re quick and easy, baked beans are nutritionally top-notch. All of which makes them an excellent dietary back-up.
I have two favourite ways of eating them:
- poured over wholegrain sourdough toast, or
- served with a poached egg, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and some home-made potato wedges.
It’s easy meal preparation. No thinking required. Exactly what you need when busy and you’re brain’s a bit fried.
This is the last in my series of the five foods which saved me when I’m super-busy. Thanks for all your comments, it’s been great to find out what you do when time-poor.
Photograph by Tony Spencer under the terms of a creative commons license.
29 March, 2008
Comments
So glad you picked this! This is one of my very favorite winter lunches—beans and a sourdough spelt bagel. I have, in the past, made my own, but I must admit I like the canned ones better!
I love baked beans too and I think one of the great things for me about them is the comfort factor they bring as we often used to have them as a child – because when you are busy you are often stressed and need comfort as well as nutrients!
Hi Kathryn, I’m so glad to have discovered your blog. I really have enjoyed reading your Foods That Save Me series. I definitely always keep frozen vegetables and baked beans on hand, and I’m looking forward to trying your spice blend.
I love love Baked Beans. I hate running out. I love a baked bean omelette when I’m feeling very lazy.
Ricki – I do occasionally think about making my own. But to me, baked beans are a convenience food. They’re the thing I eat when I don’t want to cook. So easy to open a tin and have an instant meal.
Johanna – agreed. My family are all long-term baked bean eaters and they were a regular food when I was young.
Cookinpanda – glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the series. You’ve reminded me that I need to get that spice mix off my mum.
Milly – baked bean omelette! Wow, that’s something I’ve never even thought of trying. Very good comfort and convenience food.
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