Cameroonian Black Beans Recipe / How To Prepare Cameroonian Black Beans Ép #130

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor and is often more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity while vinegar is often cheaper.

Wash and soak black beans in water overnight.

Heat 1/4 cup palm oil in a medium-sized pot until hot.

Add 1 medium diced red onion and fry until translucent.

Stir in 1 cup fresh tomato paste and cook until done.

Add soaked black beans to the pot and stir to incorporate with the tomato and onion.

Add 1 cup crayfish, 1 cup mixed green spices, 1 teaspoon country onion, 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add water to cover the beans and cover the pot.

Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

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