Frijoles Negros al estilo Cubano

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh taste and is often less costly.

Soak the black beans overnight and then cook them until tender.

In a pot, sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.

Add the cooked black beans to the pot along with salt, pepper, cumin, olives, and bay leaf.

Simmer the mixture until thickened to your desired texture.

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