How to make Habichuelas Guisadas

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.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add tomato sauce to the oil and stir for a few seconds.

Add 2 spoons of sofrito to the pot and mix well.

Add half a can of tomato sauce and mix again.

Add half a packet of cooked ham and stir to combine.

Add about a teaspoon of oregano and mix together.

Add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste.

Add the red beans and stir to mix everything together, bringing it back to a slight boil.

Add 1 cup of water and stir.

Add about 10 green olives to the stew and mix.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and mix again.

Bring the mixture back to a boil and then cover with a lid.

Let it cook for about 20 minutes with the lid on.

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