Habichuelas Recipe

Name: Habichuelas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 ounces of diced cured lean ham (jamon de cocinar); 15 ounces pinto beans; tomato sauce; 1 (1 ounce) packet sazon goya; 2 tablespoons sofrito sauce (see recipe); 7 pimento stuffed olives; 1 teaspoon alcaparrado (capers); 2 medium cubed potatoes; water (use the tomato sauce can)

Servings: persons

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Directions.
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Put the oil in a deep saucepan, turn the heat to medium and add the jamon.
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(Go ahead, have a taste of the jamon).
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Saute together with the sofrito and after 3 minutes add the tomato sauce, sazon, olives and alcaparrado.
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Stir for 2 minutes.
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Add the beans, potatoes (TIP), water (TIP) and stir.
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Turn heat to medium high.
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When boiling, cover with a lid and turn heat to low.
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Wait 20 minutes and FUA, they are ready.
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Serve with Arroz Con Salchichas or any of my rice recipes.
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Do not forget the tostones.
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Extras.
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You can use any of the following beans: black beans, red kidney beans, pigeon peas, small red beans, lima beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, pink beans or chick peas.
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Tips From The Rican Emeril.
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Only add about 1/4 of the water to the tomato sauce can and shake so you can get all the sauce left in the can.
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After a few shakes, fill to the top with water.
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The potatoes will not only add flavor to the beans, but it will also help thicken the sauce.

211

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 2 ounces of diced cured lean ham (jamon de cocinar), 15 ounces pinto beans, tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Habichuelas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Habichuelas

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