Guatemalan Black Beans

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans offer similar nutrition at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Fill large pot 3/4 full with water.

Wash black beans and add them to the pot.

Bring to a boil.

Add one whole garlic clove and 1 tsp. of salt to the pot.

Cook beans for about 5 hours or until soft, adding water as needed if the water boils off.

When beans are ready, heat 3 tbs of oil in a sauté pan.

Add onion and epazote; sauté for several minutes.

Add beans and some of the bean water to the pan.

Add salt to taste and cook for several minutes.

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