---
title: Habichuelas Guisadas (Dominican Stewed Red Beans)
servings: 6
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/habichuelas-guisadas
---

Gather @red kidney bean{2%can}, @butternut squash{150%g}, @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch} and @dried oregano{0.5%tsp}.

Sauté the @onion{1} and @garlic{4%clove} in @olive oil{2%tbsp} until soft, then stir in the @tomato paste{2%tbsp} and oregano and cook 1 minute.

Add the beans with their liquid, the squash cubes, and enough water to loosen into a soupy stew.

Simmer until the squash falls apart, about 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Mash a few squash cubes and a spoonful of beans against the pot wall to thicken the broth.

Stir in the chopped cilantro, adjust the salt, and simmer 5 minutes more. ~{5%minutes}

Ladle warm over white rice.