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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 heaping tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans (about 3 cups / 7,5dl cooked black beans)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 mango, chopped*
- A few dashes cayenne
- chopped parsley and scallions for garnish
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