BEANS RECIPE | CRANBERRY BEANS | HOW TO COOK BEANS

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

cranberry beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: black beans

Pinto beans are similar in texture and flavor.

Soak cranberry beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, tomatoes, and bacon; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add soaked beans, water, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, pink pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.

Stir in tomato paste and oregano.

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