Frijoles refritos con queso 🌯 @cafebustelo

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with less fat.

jalapeno

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides crunch without heat.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add soaked beans, cumin, and enough water to cover the beans.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until beans are tender.

Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher to desired consistency.

Stir in cheese until melted and combined.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro to taste.

Serve hot with lime wedges, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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