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brown beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically more affordable while still being a neutral cooking oil.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often cheaper and can be used in similar ways.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is a more economical option that adds green color.

Soak brown beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Boil the beans in fresh water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bay leaves and cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.

Incorporate the boiled beans into the pot, mixing well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add diced tomato and bell pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes.

Prepare rice according to package instructions.

Serve the bean mixture over cooked rice, garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro.

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