Quick Guide to Making Taco Bell's Black Beans

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh taste and is often less costly.

Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Add 1/4 cup of chopped white onion and cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes until softened but not browned.

Add 1 clove of minced garlic and cook carefully to avoid burning.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the pan and toast the spices briefly.

Open the can of black beans (do not drain) and add it to the pan with all the liquid.

Stir to combine and cover the pan with a lid.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve the black beans in a dish.

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