Frijoles Puercos Estilo Nayarit

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining smokiness.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Soak pinto beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Cook beans in a pot with fresh water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Mix in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf; stir to combine.

Pour in cooked beans with some cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.

Season with black pepper and lime juice; adjust flavors to taste.

Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot, garnished with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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