Haitian White Bean Sauce ( Sos Pwa Blan)

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often more affordable and still provide a creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective, though it may lack depth of flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh citrus.

Soak white beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for a few minutes.

Add soaked beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaf and blend the mixture until smooth, if desired.

Stir in lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped scallions and parsley before serving.

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