Maharagwe (Red Beans)

Maharagwe is a popular dish in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. It is often served with Ugali, a staple food made from maize flour.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Maharagwe (Red Beans)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak the red beans overnight in water.
2. Drain the beans and rinse them.
3. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until golden brown.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Add the soaked red beans and water to the pot.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
8. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.