Habichuelas guisadas

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical while still allowing for sautéing.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions can provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without needing fresh citrus.

Heat olive oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Add the cooked red beans and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in water to cover the beans and bring to a boil.

Let simmer until the beans are tender.

Serve hot with white rice.

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