After a month of holiday spending and overindulgence (re: Hangover Helpers and Sticky Buns), it's time to cut back. Enter the bean: your most hardworking and economical kitchen accomplice for the New Year. Chock full of flavor, not to mention protein and fiber, these small, inexpensive energy boosters are an adaptable and hearty base for a variety of delicious winter meals and snacks. Here are 9 creative canned and dried bean dishes that do the body -- and your bank account -- good.
Black Bean Orange Peel Edamame by savorthis
![Black Bean Orange Peel Edamame](https://images.food52.com/2gL8BRV75Ypbae6NP_I7Z5Iwtcc=/e35278e0-b14c-40b1-bacf-739f496021ee--20.jpg)
Black Bean and Corn Burgers by Gena Hamshaw
![Black Bean and Corn Burgers](https://images.food52.com/Q3F58s5BqPo1aKLsUPLR_rRk5Uc=/3a988b10-2f4e-442d-9616-48fa031b94b3--2013-0820_gena_veggie-burgers-062.jpg)
Chickpea, Spinach, and Chorizo Frittata by Hadyourtea?
![Chickpea, Spinach, and Chorizo Frittata](https://images.food52.com/6lQqE-MJgWU-F54pH-SrT3oNVUg=/5726fde1-85ba-4eb9-9a79-778c7ed27ad7--frittata.jpg)
White Bean Dip with Fresh Herbs by Gena Hamshaw
![White Bean Dip with Fresh Herbs](https://images.food52.com/HCGiRwffaohKVK9RZbHGnlRbP48=/18cdc593-b1e1-407d-bdeb-1b491958fd62--Side.jpeg)
Black-Eyed Pea Cassoulet by Kayb
![Black-Eyed Peas Cassoulet](https://images.food52.com/qZTv4shQobq1bA-GvqLVX2UcbuQ=/509448d9-436b-4d60-8472-2f4e9e9fe81d--cassoulet_1.jpg)
Lentil and Sausage Soup with Kale by Merrill Stubbs
![Lentil and Sausage Soup with Kale](https://images.food52.com/dYgjucwLoK5gSDU9YcWDCqiuEv0=/db397dc9-c021-4ae7-a450-291f5372ac2c--8526192084_0bdaa5f03c_z.jpg)
Wintry Mushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas by Gena Hamshaw
![Wintry Mushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas](https://images.food52.com/PDUflQaXfbJoEMpuX_Bbd-hJyCc=/ecdbeb5f-9c6f-4389-8c60-35664e78d593--8494658484_6f7ba5ccc0_z.jpg)
Terence Hill's Beans by Marie Viljoen
![Terence Hill's Beans](https://images.food52.com/Nynf6ANQP_aZYbwv4UJ_HtVVKks=/b6c511df-a790-4eef-b903-b8a55e58596c--010519F_447.JPG)
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