Frijoles Negros de Lata

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Open the can of black beans and drain the liquid.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped tomato and red bell pepper, cooking until softened.

Add the drained black beans and some water to the saucepan.

Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and bacon.

Bring to a simmer and let cook for a while.

Add chopped cilantro just before serving.

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