Mashed plantain & beans

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive than olive oil.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is often cheaper and adds a similar color.

Peel and chop plantains into chunks.

Boil plantains in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the plantains and return them to the pot.

Mash the plantains until smooth, adding a bit of water if necessary.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in black beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Add lime juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to the beans, mixing well.

Combine the mashed plantains with the bean mixture, stirring until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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