How To Make Habichuelas Con Dulce Dominicana (Dominican Sweet Beans)

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.

Cool the peas after cooking.

Strain the peas to remove the skins.

Add cloves to the pot.

Add sweet potatoes to the pot and boil on low heat.

Add raisins to the pot.

Add cinnamon to the pot and mix the ingredients together.

Open the can of coconut milk using a knife and pour it into the pot.

Add a pinch of salt to taste.

Add 1/3 cup of sugar, and mix well.

After cooking, refrigerate the mixture and serve chilled the next day.

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