Cooking Brazialian Beans

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while adding a smoky flavor.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in calories and fat.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, and enough water to cover the beans.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until beans are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Cooking Techniques

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