ALUBIA PINTA CON ARROZ, OREJA DE CERDO SALADA 🐷 Y COMPANGO

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective option.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Soak pinto beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Add soaked beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions.

Once beans are tender, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve beans over rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Cooking Techniques

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