Dominican Beans From Scratch | Habichuelas Guisadas Dominicanas | Chef Zee Cooks

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical while still allowing for sautéing.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions can provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without needing fresh citrus.

Add raw pinto beans to a pressure cooker and cover with about 4 cups of water.

Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 30 minutes.

Release the pressure and transfer the beans to a large pot.

Add more water to the pot to cover the beans completely.

Add olive oil, roughly chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot.

Add garden fresh cilantro, sopita (chicken bouillon cube), oregano, and tomato paste to the pot and mix well.

Add aoyama to the pot after the beans have been boiling for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove roughly chopped onions and peppers for a cleaner bean texture.

Add white vinegar and brown sugar to taste before serving.

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