Habichuelas Guisadas

Name: Habichuelas Guisadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 2 cans canned red beans (15 oz can), drained, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp green olives (pitted), chopped; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water

Tender red beans stewed in a savory tomato sauce with peppers and spices, a traditional Dominican trending side dish that is hearty and flavorful.

45 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

DominicanSideStovetopVegetarianVegan

Ingredients

2 cans canned red beans (15 oz can), drained, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp green olives (pitted), chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 diced yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
3

Add 1/2 diced red bell pepper and cook 2-3 minutes more.
4

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed canned red beans (15 oz can), 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz can), and 1/2 cup water.
6

Bring to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until canned red beans (15 oz can) are tender and sauce thickens.
7

Fold in 2 tbsp chopped green olives (pitted). Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
8

Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot as a side dish with rice and a main course.

Questions

How long does Habichuelas Guisadas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Habichuelas Guisadas?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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