Chilli de Frijoles Negros

lima beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and pinto beans are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in fat and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak lima beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked lima beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add soaked lima beans; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.

Once beans are tender, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Serve hot, garnished with avocado and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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