* Add smokiness: For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a few dashes of liquid smoke or use smoked paprika with a stronger intensity.
* Meaty option: If you prefer meat in your beans, you can incorporate some diced bacon or chorizo during the sautéing step for added richness and flavor.
* Beans with a kick: To make spicier beans, keep the seeds in the jalapeno pepper or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.
