Arroz blanco con frijoles negros

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat (setting 3).

Chop 2 cloves of garlic and 2 slices of onion finely.

Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water and drain.

Add avocado oil to the skillet and heat.

Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and sauté, stirring constantly.

Once the rice starts to separate, add the chopped onion and garlic.

Sauté until the onion and garlic are lightly browned.

Add 1.5 cups of chicken broth and mix well.

Add the can of black beans and stir to combine.

Increase the heat until it starts to boil, then reduce to low (setting 2) and cover.

Let it cook for a few minutes until the liquid is absorbed, then turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

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