NICARAGUAN FOOD: 10 DISHES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS | Best Nicaraguan cuisine

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cooked rice and black beans to the skillet, mixing well.

Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and rice to heat through.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Serve hot, optionally topped with fried eggs, avocado, cheese, or sour cream.

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