Portuguese beans my style

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds aromatic flavor and is often more accessible.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a milder flavor without added cost.

Sauté one onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Add one link of chorizo to the pot.

Add 6-7 small sweet peppers to the pot.

Stir in one can of diced tomatoes and one can of tomato paste.

Pour in 2 cans of chicken stock and 1/2 cup of white wine.

Add 4 cups of soaked beans to the pot.

Season with 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of crushed hot pepper.

Add 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce to the mixture.

Cook on medium heat for about 30-45 minutes, checking for tenderness of the beans.

After 45 minutes, add another can of chicken stock, 1/2 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Cook for a total of about 1.5 hours until beans are perfectly cooked.

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