Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck- Black Beans

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey is a healthier protein choice, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than other cuts.

Put 1/2 cup of black beans and 2 cups of water into a pot.

While the beans are cooking, make the ares (corn pancakes).

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of corn flour, 2 cups of water, and a dash of salt.

Mix the ingredients until the dough is nice and doughy.

Make balls of the dough.

Flatten the balls of dough.

Spray a little vegetable oil on the skillet.

Put the flattened dough on the skillet and grill it until done.

Strain the cooked beans.

Slice the cooked ares (corn pancakes) open on one side.

Spoon the beans into the ares.

Sprinkle some queso fresco on top.

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