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black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils provide similar texture and nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Rinse black beans and soak them overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot with fresh water.

Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in thyme, bay leaves, and diced carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked beans to the skillet along with some of the cooking liquid.

Mix in tomato paste, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and blend the sauce until smooth, if desired.

Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in chopped scallions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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