Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans

• Meat

  • 1/4 cup Country ham

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves, dried
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin or sweet potato

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Sofrito
  • 1/4 cup Tomato sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Adobo seasoning
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground

• Other

  • 2 cans Pinto, pink or red beans (15 oz. cans

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup country ham (chopped)
• ¼ cup sofrito
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 1 packet Sazon seasoning (with annatto)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans pinto, pink or red beans (15 oz. cans)
• ⅓ cup pumpkin or sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• Adobo seasoning, to taste

Directions

• In a medium sized sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped ham and saute for 4-5 minutes, until it starts to caramelize.
• Add the sofrito and Sazon seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Add the tomato sauce, oregano, bay leaves, cumin and a pinch of black pepper. Saute for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken stock and beans, chopped pumpkin or sweet potato, and chopped cilantro. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the pumpkin/sweet potato to cook. Check for seasoning, and add Adobo if needed.
• Serve over white or yellow rice, with an extra sprinkle of cilantro, if desired.