Spicy Four Bean Salad| South Africa

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: dried kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be prepared to taste better.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers add flavor with less heat, and bell peppers are more affordable.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions provide a milder taste and are often cheaper.

Drain canned green beans into a clean bowl.

Transfer drained green beans into a clean bowl.

Drain red kidney beans into the same bowl.

Add chopped red onion for crunch and freshness.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add chili powder and chili sauce for spice.

Optionally add vinegar for tang.

Let the salad sit for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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