Potaje de frijoles negros estilo cubanos | havanadice

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Pinto beans are similar in texture and flavor, while kidney beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Wash 2 cups of black beans in a colander.

Add the beans to the pressure cooker with 0.5 gallon of water.

Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 45 minutes.

If beans are still a bit hard, cook for an additional 5 minutes under pressure.

For the sofrito, add 0.5 chopped white onion and 0.5 bell pepper to a pan on low heat.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of salt, 0.5 tablespoon of oregano, and 4 crushed garlic cloves; mix well.

Add 2 bay leaves and 2 ladles of cooked beans to the pan.

Add a little cumin, some pieces of bell pepper, and mix everything for a few minutes.

Add a little dry wine and a little vinegar to the mixture.

Once the sofrito is ready, add it to the pressure cooker with the beans.

Adjust salt to taste and add a little sugar to balance the flavors.

Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until thickened.

If a thicker consistency is desired, leave for an additional 5 minutes.

Finish with a little olive oil before serving.

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