Superstore's "no name" brand has a "six bean blend" which is a canned combination of various beans.
1 cup provides 15g of protein, 25% of the daily amount of iron, and 20% of the daily amount of calcium.
I also found a brown basmati rice there in a big brown foil bag from India; I'll look for it again next time I'm there so I can tell you the brand name. It is pesticide-free, gmo-free, and certified suitable for vegetarians, and its nutritional value is higher than many of the other rices. 3/4cup cooked provides 20% daily iron, 5g of protein, 2% of daily calcium.
So unless my math is off, doing up two servings of the rice and beans (sometimes adding tomato sauce and/or parsley and/or peas) and eating them throughout the morning provides 90% of the daily iron requirement, 40% of calcium, and 40g of protein.
As most of my friends know, I love experimenting in the kitchen. Our cooking is primarily gluten-free, dairy-free, and meat-reduced. We do purchase some canned goods but mostly try to stay clear of processed foods, and prefer using local honey as a sweetener, though I occasionally buy organic and/or fair-trade cane sugar. As a low-income, single mom of a child who lives with disabilities, I also believe it is possible to pack a lot of nutrition into a small budget. Eat simply! Eat well!
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