How to make rice with black beans

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 more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-saving option.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions are more accessible and affordable.

Cut bacon into small pieces and cook in the microwave or air fryer until crispy.

In a saucepan, add the grease released by the bacon.

Add 3 tablespoons of sofrito to the saucepan.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Add 1 can of black beans with the juice to the saucepan.

Add 1 envelope of ham concentrate (or vegetable envelope if not using pork).

Stir in 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of parsley, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and stir well.

Add half a packet of bacon to the mixture and stir again.

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer until combined.

Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of coloring for beans to achieve a darker color.

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