Chickpeas, red beans, black beans, butter beans, white beans, edamame: they're one of the healthiest non-perishable food items that almost everyone has in stock, and they're incredibly cheap too. But most people–though they've heard about the boost of protein and essential nutrients and minerals in beans–haven't quite discovered the versatility of beans.
There are countless ways to prepare them, including both sweet and savory, and sometimes you won't even know they're in a dish! Click through to see some delicious recipes.