Habichuela Con Dulce with My Mom: Dominican Easter Dessert

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious and often more affordable.

Drain and rinse 2 bags of red kidney beans.

Blend the beans with water until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into a pot.

Add 1 can of coconut milk and 3 cans of evaporated milk to the pot.

Add 2 cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to the pot.

Boil the mixture on high heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add sugar to taste and raisins into the pot.

Mix in nutmeg and butter.

Add vanilla extract and mix well.

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