Fried kidney beans/beans gravy (Liberian food) made easy and very rich!!!

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and can add crunch.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat at a lower cost.

Soak kidney beans in water overnight, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced bell pepper and carrot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate the soaked kidney beans into the skillet.

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

Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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