So You Stocked Up on Beans. Now What? Make a Sandwich
Whether they’re used for hummus or salad, those extra legumes can be the most versatile item in your pantry.
Perfectly simple hummus, with all-important accompaniments.
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In an incredible turn of events, beans have gone from being the most boring of shelf staples to the star of the pantry. Coronavirus-related shelter-in-place and lockdowns have led people to stockpile cans of the stuff: In early March, Goya Foods reported that sales of its canned beans had risen as much as 400%. The company told the New York Times that in one week it had shipped 24 million cases of black beans, pinto beans, and similar product to stores.