Palmito Guisado Recipe (Stewed Heart of Palm)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large purple onion thinly sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes , cubed
• 1/2 tablespoon of crushed garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of fruit vinegar
• 1 doz olives
• 2 lb [0.9 kg] of pre-cooked heart of palm cut into slices
• 2 cups of water
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of salt (or more, to taste)

Steps

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil over low heat in a large skillet.

2. Cook and stir the onions until they turn translucent. Add the pepper, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and olives. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are cooked through. Add the heart of palm, water. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has reduced to half.

3. Season with pepper and salt to taste.