West African Red Beans

West African Red Beans is a popular dish in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. It is known for its rich flavors and spicy kick.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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West African Red Beans

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Palm oil
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the red beans and soak them overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until golden brown.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, scotch bonnet pepper, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and bay leaf.
5. Drain the soaked red beans and add them to the pot. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
7. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper and bay leaf.
8. Serve the West African Red Beans over rice or with crusty bread.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
10. Enjoy your delicious West African Red Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

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.