Beans Salad \ Mexican Style

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are typically less expensive.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions offer a fresh taste and white onions are often cheaper.

Use mixed beans from the can and add more black beans and red kidney beans.

Add corn to the beans and set aside.

Chop mixed peppers (green, orange, and red) into small pieces.

Finely chop red onion and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.

Chop jalapeno very finely or mince it, adding it to the mixture.

Add olive oil, garlic puree (or minced garlic), salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Mix everything very well to ensure even distribution of garlic and jalapeno.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve the salad on a plate.

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