Teresita Aviles Bailey's Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Make sure the rice and beans are cooked one day ahead of time.

Sauté the garlic in olive oil or vegetable oil.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet, mixing it gently without breaking it up too much.

Add the Goya small red beans to the skillet, mixing them with the rice.

Stir continuously until the mixture looks well combined and heated through, adjusting cooking time for desired crispiness.

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