Mango BBQ Beans / Mashed Yuca with Cilantro & Lime | Christina's Kitchen: Global Book - ISLAND

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar, and ketchup is often cheaper.

canned black beans

🥗Healthier: dry black beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Dry beans are often healthier and can be more economical.

mango puree

🥗Healthier: fresh mango

💰Cheaper: frozen mango

Fresh mango is healthier, while frozen can be more affordable.

jalapeno

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

In a large bowl, combine black beans, mango puree, barbecue sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Mix in the sautéed onion and bell pepper mixture.

Add lime juice and stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeno if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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