AMAZING Black Beans Recipe (Pressure Cooker) | Brazilian Cooking

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the soaked black beans to the pot along with bay leaves, cumin, and oregano.

Cover the beans with water, about 2 inches above the beans.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1-2 hours until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep beans submerged.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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