Sauté the aromatics

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.

Add spices and tomato paste

• Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt.
• Stir in the tomato paste and mix until everything is coated.

Add and mash the beans

• Scoop in the drained beans, keeping just a little liquid.
• Integrate everything with a silicone spatula, mashing the beans as you go.

Sauté the vegetables

• Cut the vegetables into matchsticks.
• Sauté them in a little oil and salt until tender.

Assemble the meal

• Serve the bean filling in tacos or burritos, over a taco salad, or in a bowl with rice.