How To Cook Cameroon Stewed Beans | Cameroon Stewed Beans Recipe — Cooking With Voluntas.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quick to cook.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier alternative with a similar flavor.

Soak black-eyed peas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse soaked black-eyed peas.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked black-eyed peas and enough water to cover them.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beans are tender.

Add chopped carrots and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in palm oil and adjust seasoning as needed.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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