Rougaille with Red Kidney Beans and Mushrooms - Mauritian Creole dish (vegan/vegetarian recipe)

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories while button mushrooms are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor and dried herbs are more economical.

Soak red kidney beans overnight and drain.

Cook soaked beans in boiling water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander; cook for 1 minute to bloom spices.

Incorporate cooked kidney beans and sliced mushrooms into the skillet.

Pour in a little water if needed, and simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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