Chilmole de frijol.- RecetasdeLuzMa

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often cheaper.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds a similar smokiness without the heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Water can be used to reduce sodium intake.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is often less expensive than fresh avocados.

Cook black beans until ready with broth.

Toast chiles de árbol and garlic.

Peel garlic and remove stems from chiles.

Blend toasted chiles, garlic, herbs, spices, tortilla, water, and salt until smooth.

Fry the blended sauce in hot lard until it boils.

Add more water to the blender to get the remaining sauce and boil again.

Once boiling, add black beans and let simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes until reduced by half.

Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

Let the dish rest before serving hot with freshly made corn gorditas and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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