How To Make Black Beans & Rice, Cuban Style!!!

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories and maintain a similar texture.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and widely available, while turkey can be a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Cut up 1/2 onion.

Slice 1 whole green pepper into long pieces.

Take 1 tablespoon of garlic that has been peeled and stored in olive oil.

Open 1 can of black beans.

Measure out 8 ounces of rice.

Measure out 8 ounces of water.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt.

Pour some olive oil into the crock pot.

Combine all ingredients in the crock pot: rice, beans, green peppers, onions, garlic.

Set the crock pot to cook.

Cook for about 20 minutes or until it turns off.

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