Habichuela Con Dulce 🖤🇩🇴🤍 Dominican Sweet Bean| #Dominican #habichuelacondulce #parati #homecook

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.

Soak the dry red kidney beans overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

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

Blend the cooked beans with coconut milk until smooth.

Pour the bean mixture into a pot and add evaporated milk, sugar, and spices including cinnamon, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.

Simmer the mixture over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the raisins and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then stir into the pot.

Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

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