Brazilian Black Beans | Emeril Lagasse

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.

Add onion to the pot and sauté for about 6 to 8 minutes until translucent.

Add garlic and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Optional: Add crushed red pepper for spice.

Add black beans to the pot and stir for a minute or two.

Add lightly seasoned meats including pork riblets and dried meat.

Cook until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Prepare a side of finely chopped kale sautéed with garlic and butter or olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Serve the beans with a generous portion of steamed rice.

Serve with a sprinkle of toasted cassava on top if the beans aren't thick enough.

Garnish with a slice of orange.

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