Sòs Pwa Frans (Green split pea puree) -Episode 74 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

In a large pot, add beans and cover with fresh water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scallions, and diced tomato; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked beans to the sautéed mixture; stir to combine.

Pour in lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce to taste.

Add bay leaf and enough water to cover the mixture; simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed; remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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