Frijoles Negros Recipe | Authentic Cuban & Puerto Rican Black Beans | Easy & Delicious

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, and green onions are generally less expensive.

Sort through black beans to remove imperfect ones.

Place beans in a container and rinse with warm water to clean impurities.

Change the water to clean water and soak the beans overnight with a lid.

In the morning, drain the soaked beans.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add finely chopped white onion and green bell pepper to the pot.

Mix the green bell pepper with the onion to combine flavors.

Add garlic powder to taste.

Cover the pot and cook for a few minutes until the ingredients soften.

Add the drained black beans to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the beans.

Mix to combine all the flavors.

Add a packet of Sazon Goya and mix again.

Add oregano to taste.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of white cooking wine and mix well.

Season with salt to taste.

Let the beans simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

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