Beans and Plantains

Beans and Plantains

A hearty West African comfort dish combining creamy beans with crispy fried plantains in a savory tomato-based sauce.

⏱ 45 minServes 4West African

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas or kidney beans, drained
  • 3 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying plantains
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil for sauce
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste seasoning

Directions

  1. 1Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry plantain slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
  2. 2In a separate pot, heat 3 tbsp oil and sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add diced tomatoes with their juice.
  5. 5Add beans, vegetable broth, ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15-20 minutes until flavors blend.
  6. 6Gently fold in the fried plantain slices and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
  7. 7Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve hot as a main dish.

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