Como Hacer Frijoles Negros |Gio en la Cocina

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and provide a similar texture.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano peppers add heat while bell peppers provide sweetness without spice.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can substitute for broth if seasoning is adjusted.

Start by rinsing the 14 ounces of black beans and checking for any stones.

In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed black beans and for every cup of beans, add 3 cups of water. Since I have 14 ounces, I added about 6 cups of water.

Seal the pressure cooker and cook the beans for 35 minutes.

While the beans are cooking, prepare the sofrito. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.

Add the minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaves to the skillet and sauté for a few more minutes.

Once the sofrito is ready, add it to the cooked black beans in the pressure cooker.

Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and salt to taste to the beans and stir well.

Let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

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