Cuban Style Black Beans Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats while canola is often cheaper.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity with potential health benefits.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor while spinach is more affordable.

Soak black beans in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Drain and rinse the beans, then set aside.

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

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

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

Add cumin, oregano, and bay leaves, stirring to combine.

Pour in the soaked black beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, or until beans are tender.

Stir in red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar to taste.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

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