Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza (Stewed Red Beans with Calabaza)

Name: Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza (Stewed Red Beans with Calabaza)
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1¼ cups), dried red kidney beans, picked over and rinsed; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped, jamón de cocinar (about 4 ounces); ½ cup, recipe; 1 tablespoon, recipe; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 1 , (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 cups, chicken broth; 1 , bay leaf; 1 tablespoon, kosher salt; 1 pound, seeded calabaza squash, cut into 1-inch pieces (2½ cups); ½ cup, pimento-stuffed green olives; 2 teaspoons, red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; ½ cup, fresh cilantro leaves

Main Courses
Pork
Beans

By Von Diaz ･ Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2023

Stewed red kidney beans served atop salt pork–studded rice tells a rich history of one of Puerto Rico's most comforting dishes.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 6 hours soaking

Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza (Stewed Red Beans with Calabaza)

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