Puerto Rican Habichuelas Guisadas

Ingredients

• 2 canned pink beans (15.5 ounce can)
• 2 tablespoons sofrito
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ham (or 1 1/2 ounces)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sazón
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup recao
• 1/2 pound kent pumpkin
• 1/2 pound potatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ham flavoring
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel your potato and pumpkin. Roughly chop them into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot over high heat add your oil, ham and sauté for 1 minute. Next add your sofrito, and tomato sauce. Saute for 1 minute while stirring to avoid it from sticking at the bottom.

3. 3

   Add the beans, seasonings, recao, vegetables, and water. Stir and cover.

4. 4

   Cook for about 30 minutes on medium heat. Make sure to stir at least a couple of times. Serve immediately and enjoy.