Frijoles Con Arroz / Mamá Lupe Cocina Tabasqueña

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

white rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is a complete protein and healthier alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Cook black beans until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Rinse and drain the white rice.

Sauté the rice in lard until it changes color and becomes fragrant.

Add chopped onion, green onion, sweet pepper, and garlic to the sautéed rice.

Combine the sautéed rice with the cooked black beans.

Add salt to taste and let simmer briefly.

Crack 3 eggs into the mixture and let cook for about 5 minutes until eggs are done.

Let the dish rest for about 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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