Authentic FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA cooked in a CLAY POT | Mexican BEAN recipe | Villa Cocina

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while navy beans are often cheaper.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can be a more natural option, while table salt is usually less expensive.

Sort through the peruano beans to remove any broken beans, damaged ones, stones, or dirt.

Rinse the beans under cold water.

Place the beans into the clay pot.

Add half of a white onion and a head of garlic (sliced to expose the cloves) to the pot.

Add 3 bay leaves, 3 sprigs of fresh oregano, and 2 sprigs of epazote to the pot.

Pour in 12 cups of water.

Bring the pot to a boil gradually over medium-low heat, then increase to medium-high until a full rolling boil is reached.

Lower the heat to medium-low and cover, cooking for about 2 hours on a gentle simmer until the beans are tender.

Remove the onion and some herbs if desired before serving.

Add salt to taste before serving.

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