Spanish pinto bean stew - Magefesa USA

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and money while still providing protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective way to make the stew, though it may lack depth.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika can be used for flavor without the smoky notes.

Place pinto beans in the pressure cooker.

Ensure beans are covered with a little liquid, as only a small amount is needed for pressure cooking.

Add the compaño, morcilla, chorizo, panceta, and vegetables including the whole green bell pepper and onion.

Add a little salt, being cautious as the compaño is already salty.

Drizzle in some olive oil.

Turn on the pressure cooker and set the heat to high until it starts to boil.

Once boiling, skim off any impurities from the surface.

Add a splash of water three times to 'scare' the beans, which helps keep the skins intact and the texture smooth.

Close the pressure cooker and secure the safety system, setting it to the '1' position.

When it reaches the second pressure mark, lower the heat to minimum and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to cool down naturally.

To release pressure, run cold water over the pressure valve while keeping it pointed away to avoid burns.

Once the pressure is released, carefully open the pressure cooker with the lid facing up to avoid burns from any remaining steam.

Remove the green bell pepper and onion from the pot and place them in a blender to puree.

Taste the beans and adjust salt if necessary, as the compaño may have added enough salt already.

Add the pureed mixture back into the beans.

Serve some beans in bowls and top each with pieces of compaño, chorizo, morcilla, panceta, and tocino.

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