How to make Salvadoran Rice and beans|Easy dinner recipe|cooking tutorial #lockdown#binge

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cook rice in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add cooked rice and black beans to the skillet; mix well.

Season with salt, pepper, and cumin; stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

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

Serve warm, garnished with diced avocado and crumbled queso fresco.

Accompany with sour cream on the side.

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