Always thought rice and beans were just cheap filler. Trying different canned tomatoes or a pinch of smoked paprika changed my mind. Those small switches keep it interesting without costing much.
Swapping spices just puts lipstick on a pig. You're still eating mush from a can, and no amount of paprika hides that. It's the definition of boring cheap food no matter how you dress it up. The texture alone makes it a last resort meal.