Receta Frijoles Blancos Guatemala

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a good texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings reduces costs while adding flavor.

Preheat a skillet with a small amount of oil.

Sear the pork ribs until they take on color on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, fry garlic and onion, adding more oil if needed.

Add chopped bell pepper and guajillo pepper, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Add six chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil soaked white beans in fresh water along with the seared meat and two bay leaves.

If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 20 minutes; otherwise, simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Season the tomatoes with a teaspoon of thyme, two teaspoons of oregano, and a teaspoon of consomé and salt.

Blend the cooked tomatoes with a bit of the beans to thicken the sauce.

Combine the blended tomato mixture with the beans and meat, cooking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes on medium-low heat.

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.

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