Puerto Rican Style Beans

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and offers a similar flavor profile.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are often less expensive.

Rinse and soak the beans overnight in water.

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

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

Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the soaked beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary to keep beans submerged.

Season with salt, black pepper, and vinegar to taste.

Add chopped cilantro and pimento; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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