Try lentils instead of beans. Red lentils work well. Tahini is simple to make from scratch. One cup of lentils has about 18grams of protein.
happytinker said:I'm just kidding mostly. I did recently write down a bunch of food prices from stores around town before stocking up, and realized that chickpeas are the most expensive dry "bean" available. $3.59/lb at one store, and the discount place sells 25lbs of pintos for $15. That's some cheap protein.