Best Cuban-style Black Beans - Vegan Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats while canola is often cheaper.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with potential health benefits.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor while spinach is more affordable.

Add a tablespoon of oil to the pot. Saute onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, sugar, salt and pepper.

Pour in wine and vinegar.

Rinse beans and remove any debris.

Finally, add rinsed black beans and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook black beans until tender, about 3-5 hours.

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