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.

Rinse the black beans and soak them in water overnight (inferred).

In a pot, combine the soaked black beans, 5 cups of water, and bring to a boil.

Add salt, cumin, bay leaf, and oregano to the pot.

Chop the ajíes cachucha, red onion, and garlic, then add to the pot.

Simmer the beans until tender, stirring occasionally (inferred).

Finish with chopped cilantro and olive oil before serving (inferred).

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