HOW TO MAKE HABICHUELAS CON DULCE (Sweet creamy Beans) IN A POWER QUICK POT AND A VITAMIX BLENDER.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar texture and flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Chopped dates provide sweetness and chewiness.

Soak red beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Boil beans in fresh water until tender, about 1 hour.

Blend cooked beans with coconut milk in a Vitamix blender until smooth.

Transfer bean mixture to a pot and add sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.

Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add raisins and lime peel, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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