Puerto Rican Bean Stew “Habichuelas Guisadas”
Habichuelas guisadas is a bean stew highly popular in Puerto Rico. It all starts with a big batch of pressure-cooked pink or pinto beans. Canned beans are also encouraged for those of us with busy lifestyles. The stew begins with a few heaping spoonful's of sofrito, stir-fried with oil, tomato sauce, and sazón (another key ingredient in Puerto Rican cuisine), then slowly cooked with broth, potatoes, and/or “calabaza” (squash). Find a recipe for our Healthy Rican-style bean stew below.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Ham, diced (optional)
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Healthy Rican Sofrito Seco, hydrated in 1/4 cup water
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Roasted Red Pepper, chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Healthy Rican Sazón
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Canned Red Beans, pink or pinto beans can be used as well
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Chicken Boullion (Better Than Boullion concentrate)
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Water
- 0.75 cup0.75 cup0.75 cup White Potatoes, diced
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Gourd (Calabash), diced (optional)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- .25 bunch.25 bunch.25 bunch Cilantro, optional
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- On high heat, add the oil, ham, sofrito, onions, peppers, garlic, and stir fry for about a minute.
- Add the sazón, tomato sauce and stir.
- Add the beans, broth (bouillon and water), potatoes, and salt to taste.
- Allow to boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes and/or squash are cooked.
- Top with cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy with your favorite rice!
Notes
For a vegetarian version of this bean stew, you can use a vegetable broth or vegan bouillon and omit the ham (or use smoked tofu or tempeh instead).
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Shellfish Free Side DishesThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 238 |
Fat: | 8 g |
Carbohydrates: | 31 g |
Protein: | 15 g |
Cholesterol: | 15 g |
Sodium: | 1067 mg |
Fiber: | 7 g |
Sugars: | 1 g |
Calculated for total recipe. |
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