Authentic Cuban Black Beans Recipe Breakdown that will make you an expert! #cooking #recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, and green onions are generally less expensive.

Rinse and drain dried black beans, discarding any that look weird.

Place beans in the Instant Pot with a whole onion and a bay leaf.

Pressure cook for 20 minutes, ensuring the pot is sealed.

Prepare the sofrito by heating olive oil in a pan, adding salt and sazon.

Sauté onions until cooked down, then add a sliced serrano pepper.

Add garlic to the pan to sauté once the onions and peppers are ready.

Check the beans after 20 minutes to ensure they are soft and intact.

Add salt to the beans after cooking to avoid hardening the outside.

Combine the cooked beans with the sofrito mixture in the pan.

Add vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil, then let simmer for 20-30 minutes.

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