FRUGAL MEXICAN DINNERS.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Boil water and add salt to cook lasagna noodles for 10 minutes until strong.

Drain and dry the noodles, then cut them into triangles.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the noodle triangles until crispy.

Prepare a salsa by sautéing onion and garlic until translucent.

Add chopped chile and black beans (with some liquid) to the skillet and mix.

Layer the fried noodles with the salsa and shredded cheese, then let the cheese melt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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