This garbanzo bean and veggie stir-fry is great because you can add as many or as few ingredients as you like.
With food prices ever on the rise, it makes sense to find ways to create delicious meals with your budget in mind. One way to do that is by using more canned beans. Canned beans are inexpensive, shelf-stable, and can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways.

Talk about budget-friendly: Most canned beans cost between $1 to $2 for a 15-ounce can. A can typically provides three ½-cup servings, which means that each serving (about 4 ounces) is around 33 to 66 cents! Compare that to boneless, skinless chicken breast, which comes in at around $1.00 per 4-ounce serving.

Canned beans are even more budget-friendly because they're also shelf stable. The FDA says that canned beans, if free from dents, rust, or swelling, can last in your pantry for several years. Which means you can stock up when you see them on sale. More money back in your pocket!

But what do you do with all of your canned beans? A lot, it turns out: Here are 10 dinners that start with a can of beans and cost less than $5 per serving. So grab your can opener, because we've got something for everyone.