Frijoles Salvadoreños Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

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

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta offers a similar crumbly texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier; vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less fat.

Rinse and dry the black beans before cooking.

Boil water in a pot and add half the onion and half the head of garlic.

Add the rinsed black beans to the boiling water.

Cook the beans for 2 to 4 hours, checking regularly and adding water as needed.

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