WHAT I ATE IN A DAY as a VEGAN in MEXICO CITY (the BEST vegan eats!!!)

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add diced bell peppers and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in 1 can (15 oz) black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and juice of 1 lime.

Serve warm, topped with sliced avocado.

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