Easy Mexican Beans | THE HAPPY PEAR

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide good flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and high in protein.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

Toast the bread until golden brown.

Rinse and drain the black beans.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add black beans, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.

Mash some of the beans with a fork for texture, if desired.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Spread the bean mixture over the toasted bread.

Top with diced avocado and cheese.

Garnish with additional cilantro and jalapeño slices, if desired.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Cooking Techniques

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