Garbanzos Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)

Delicious, creamy chickpeas are simmered in a flavorful broth.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced country ham or bacon (omit if vegetarian)
• 1/4 cup sofrito
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sazon seasoning (with annatto and culantro)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 2 cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), undrained (15 oz. cans)
• 8 pimento stuffed olives
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro. chopped
• Adobo seasoning or salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium sized sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped ham and saute for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to caramelize (omit if vegetarian)
2. 2Add the sofrito and Sazon seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
3. 3Add the tomato sauce, oregano, & bay leaves. Saute for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the chicken stock (use vegetable stock if vegetarian), beans (with their liquid), olives, and chopped cilantro. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. 5Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be very creamy and not soupy.
6. 6Check for seasoning, and add Adobo or salt if needed.
7. 7Serve over white or yellow rice, with an extra sprinkle of cilantro, if desired.