QUICK Haitian Red Beans Sauce in 30 mins(Sauce Pwa)⎮Tasteeful Recipes

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a hearty texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can lower costs while still adding flavor.

Soak red beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

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

Stir in thyme, scallions, and bay leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add the soaked beans, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally, adding more broth or water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once beans are soft, stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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