Refried Beans with Plantains - Frijoles Fritos con Platanos | Maduros

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy; processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is healthier, while plain yogurt is a more affordable option.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat, and banana peppers are often cheaper.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot with vegetable broth.

Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.

Mash the cooked black beans with a fork or potato masher, adding some cooking liquid for creaminess.

In a separate pan, peel and slice plantains.

Fry the plantain slices in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels.

Combine the refried beans with lime juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well.

Serve the refried beans topped with fried plantains, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

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