Garbanzos Guisados

Ingredients
2 tsp. canola oil
2 oz. diced lean cured ham (jamón de cocinar)
1 29oz. can chick peas
1 8oz. can tomato sauce
1 packet of sazón
2 tblsp. sofrito
7 olives (pimiento stuffed)
1 tsp. alcaparrado (capers)
2 cubed medium size potatoes
1 can water (use the tomato sauce can)
Preparation:
Put the oil in a deep saucepan, turn the heat to medium and add the jamón. (Go ahead, have a taste of the jamón)Sauté together with the sofrito and after 3 minutes add the tomato sauce, sazón, olives and alcaparrado. Stir for 2 minutes.Add the chick peas, potatoes*, water and stir.Turn heat to medium high. When boiling, cover with a lid and turn heat to low.Wait 20 minutes and FUA, they are ready.Serve with arroz con salchichas or any of my rice recipes. Do not forget the tostones.
Tips:
Only add about ¼ of the water to the tomato sauce can and shake so you can get all the sauce left in the can. After a few shakes, fill to the top with water.*The potatoes will not only add flavor to the beans, but it will also help thicken the sauce.