Guinean Beans Recipe | Haricots Blancs à la Guinéenne (Gnèbè - Togué 🇬🇳)

white beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Bell pepper adds flavor without heat, while chili powder is easier to find.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Soak haricots blanc in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, bell pepper, and carrot; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and enough water to cover; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Season with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped coriander and lemon juice before serving.

Garnish with sliced green onions.

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