Colombian Beans Recipe - How To Make Colombian Beans - Sweetysalado.com

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually more budget-friendly.

Soak the beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans.

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.

Add diced tomato, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Stir in the soaked beans and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice or arepas.

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