Cuban Beans and Pineapple Banana Salad - Recipes

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a similar sweetness and flavor profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Add the garlic and bell pepper and continue to cook, stirring often, for several minutes more.

Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.

Stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the beans, water, and bay leaf, stirring to combine.

Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Just before serving, stir in the cilantro.

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