Frugal Cottage

This is a great meal to take to work or send to the kids in their thermos for lunch. So don’t worry about leftovers. Talk about healthy, nutritious, delicious and affordable!
12 oz. red beans
1 medium red onion
16 oz. mild salsa
½ bunch cilantro
1 large jalapeño
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dry oregano
½ teaspoon coriander
3 [...]

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