How to make Dominican Bean Stew? | Habichuelas Guisadas Dominicanas | Dominican Cuisine

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save prep time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak the beans in water the day before.

Boil the soaked beans with a little salt for approximately 10 minutes until soft.

Prepare the ingredients: wash the onion and green pepper.

Add the onion and green pepper to the beans when they are ready.

Make garlic paste by cutting garlic into small pieces and mashing it with a wooden garlic masher.

In a small pan, heat a little oil and add the garlic; cook until it starts to turn golden brown.

Add the garlic paste to the beans along with the 2 bouillon cubes and the can of tomato paste; mix well.

Add a little salt seasoning to the mixture.

Take about a cup of beans with liquid and blend it in a mixer until smooth.

Add the blended paste back into the beans to thicken the liquid.

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Let it cook on low for about five more minutes before serving.

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