Beans

Cooking beans with a piece of kombu can reduce their gas-causing properties.

Store dried beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a year. Cooked beans should be refrigerated in an airtight container and used within three to five days. Canned beans should be stored in a cool, dry place; once opened, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, using within three to four days.

Add beans to ground beef to save money and add fiber.