MENESTRA DE FRÉJOL ECUATORIANA /Delicias de Fátima

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a hearty texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water can reduce costs while still providing a base.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream can provide creaminess at a lower cost.

Soak red beans overnight and wash them.

Cook the soaked beans in water for one hour or until soft.

Prepare a sofrito by finely chopping red onion and pearl onion.

In a skillet, add a splash of achiote and garlic powder, then add the chopped onions.

Add cumin, oregano, and salt to the onions and sauté until translucent.

Once the beans are cooked, add the sofrito to the beans and let it boil for another 10 minutes.

Adjust the salt according to taste; the thickness of the menestra can be adjusted based on preference.

Serve the menestra semi-liquid with fried meat and white rice, garnished with avocado.

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