How to make Beans & Plantains | Burundi | 2-min Recipe Video

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: paprika

Coriander provides a similar flavor profile, while paprika is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a suitable substitute, and vinegar is often cheaper.

Soak red kidney beans in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse soaked beans.

Boil beans in fresh water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Peel and slice plantains diagonally into thick pieces.

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

Fry plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped yellow onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cooked beans to the skillet and season with salt and dried red hot chili peppers.

Stir to combine and heat through for 5 minutes.

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