Black Beans/ Chef celly makes another easy spanish meal

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, and green onions are generally less expensive.

Start by explaining that this is a quick recipe for black beans with a Cuban touch, but not all ingredients are available.

Mention that bay leaves are important but not used today, and instead, Goya jamon seasoning will be used for flavor.

Take one package of Goya jamon seasoning and use half of it due to its saltiness.

Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture.

Use about 1 tablespoon of sofrito, which contains onions, peppers, and garlic.

Add a little extra garlic powder for flavor.

Explain that dry beans can be used, but canned beans are used for convenience today.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add the sofrito to the hot oil and sauté briefly to release flavors.

Add the canned black beans along with their water, filling half a can with additional water to add to the pan.

Stir the mixture well to combine the sofrito and beans.

Add half the package of Goya jamon seasoning for flavor.

Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the beans.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low.

Let the beans cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If the beans are too watery, mash some of them on the side of the pan to thicken the mixture.

Once cooked, check the flavor and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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