Puerto Rican Style Dinner | THE BIGGEST BLOOPER | Habichuelas Guisadas | Boricua Mom Life

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 about 5 cups of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

Eyeball the amount of cooking oil, adding about a rice spoon full, and sprinkle in pink salt.

Once the water is boiling, add 4 cups of washed long grain rice to the pot.

Stir the rice and check the water level; if it's too much, remove some water (about 1-2 cups) until the rice is visible when stirred.

Turn the heat to low-medium (3 out of 10) and cover the pot, setting a timer for 35 minutes.

For the beans, use pinto beans and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pot over high heat.

Add 1/2 chopped onion and 1-2 tablespoons of garlic to the pot and sauté.

Add 1/2 cup of cilantro and 1 medium sweet potato, cut into small pieces.

Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce and add the pinto beans.

Pour in 2 cups of water and add 2-3 bay leaves, adjusting the amount based on size.

Once boiling, add 1 envelope of sazon, 1 envelope of chicken bouillon, about 1 tablespoon of adobo, and 1/2-1 tablespoon of garlic powder.

Lower the heat to medium-high and set a timer for 30 minutes, checking the seasoning as needed.

Cover the pot with the lid slightly vented to thicken the sauce.

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