Sos Pwa Noir | Episode 6 | Creole

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add soaked black beans, thyme, bay leaves, and 12 cups of water to the pot.

Add Maggie seasoning to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lime juice before serving.

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