Cook with Me: Haitian Sos Pwa Blanc (White Bean Sauce)

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still being a neutral cooking oil.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs, though it may lack flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Cook 2 packs of great white northern beans until tender, checking by squeezing them.

Turn off heat and let beans cool.

Season beef stew meat and brown it in hot olive oil.

Add ragu to the browned meat for color.

Blend cooled beans with some water until smooth.

Strain blended beans into a bowl using a strainer.

Return strained bean sauce to the pot with some leftover beans and water.

Cook on medium to high heat.

Slice white onion and add to the sauce.

Season with thyme, oregano, black pepper, rosemary, Mrs. Dash, clarified butter, parsley, and salt.

Add the browned meat and sliced onions to the pot.

Stir in adobo and mix well.

Serve the sauce over white rice.

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