African Red Kidney Beans

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a hearty texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds offer a similar flavor profile and are often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a cost-effective herb that adds freshness.

Soak 2 and 1/4 cups light speckled red kidney beans in water for about 2 hours.

Boil the soaked beans in 8 cups of water for about 2 to 3 hours, checking halfway through to prevent burning.

In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil until golden.

Add diced onions and cook until softened.

Add diced tomatoes and mash them while cooking for about 5 minutes.

Add salt and about 1 cup of hot water to the tomato mixture.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and minced garlic, cooking for a bit longer.

Combine the cooked onion-tomato sauce with the boiled red kidney beans and add 1 cup of water.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Add spices, diced bell peppers, rosemary, and sage to the beans.

Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring carefully to prevent burning.

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