Cuban White Beans

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and widely available.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: none

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor and is often more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: none

Lemon juice can be a more common alternative with a similar acidity.

Soften beans with olive oil in the pressure cooker for 40 minutes.

When beans are completely tender, add all other ingredients except for the vinegar.

Check that you have sufficient amount of water, better to have a little too much than not enough.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes in the pressure cooker until all vegetables are tender.

Check for salt, add the vinegar and an additional 1-2 tbsp of olive oil.

If the beans are a little watery, let them cook down a little.

Cooking Techniques

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