Dominican rice and black beans | Moro de habichuelas negras

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice is more nutritious, while quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Heat avocado oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Add drained black beans and sofrito to the pot.

Add chopped green bell pepper and fresh cilantro.

Season with salt and black pepper; mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 2.5 cups of long grain rice; mix well.

Let the rice absorb most of the water for about 5 minutes, then cover the pot.

Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, mixing in between.

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