4. Dried beans

- Tinned beans are the ultimate convenience – so the idea of using dried beans, which require more time to prepare, might be off-putting. Don’t dismiss dried beans without trying them, though. You'll need to plan ahead a little more, and they take longer to cook, but you’ll be rewarded for your time and forethought in the end. Dried beans deliver on taste and texture, and they’re perfect for vegetable-packed stews and soups, offering plant-based protein and soaking up the flavors they’re cooked in.