SIMPLE AND EASY RED RED RECIPE | BEANS STEW GHANA RECIPE

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with less saturated fat.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken provides lean protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are nutritious and canned beans save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños offer heat with a milder flavor.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and chopped habanero/scotch bonnet peppers; cook for 2 minutes.

Add chopped plum tomatoes; simmer until softened.

Mix in cooked beans and seasonings; stir well to combine.

If using, add salted fish and dried shrimp powder; cook for another few minutes.

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