(If you dont already know, dont say I didnt warn you!)

TheCasa Mamita Refried Beansfrom ALDI have been a saving grace.

This add-on now means that we always have enough left over for lunch or dinner the next day.

An ALDI sign

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One less meal that has to be cooked from scratch is a win in my book!

“Among the labeled ingredients is lard, which is an animal product.

There are vegetarian/vegan options on the market, but this isn’t one of them.

A close-up of a can of Casa Mamita Traditional Refried Beans

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A simple switch to a can of black beans will keep the recipe vegetarian.”

It’s 5:45 p.m. on a Tuesday.

That’s when the unassuming can of refried beansmy $1 weeknight dinner lifesaverplays a starring role.

While the beans are heating up, I chop some tomatoes and onions for a veryrudimentarypico de gallo.

Dinner is ready in 20 minutes and everyone is happy!

Chock-full of protein and fiber, they’re brilliant at stretching meals for my family without compromising on taste.