Habichuelas guisadas | Dominican style Habichuelas Guisadas | Beans from scratch | Dominican beans

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Parsley provides a similar flavor and is often more accessible.

Rinse and soak the beans overnight in water.

Drain the beans and place them in a pot with fresh water.

Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomato, cilantro, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Cook for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Add the cooked beans to the sautéed mixture, along with additional water if needed.

Simmer together for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Add lime juice before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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