How To Make Beans Stew with Fried Plantain | Gobe, Gari & Fried Plantain | Ghana Streetfood | Ghana

gari

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide a nutritious alternative, while regular potatoes are generally cheaper.

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great protein source, and canned beans save time and money.

Soak black-eyed beans in water overnight.

Boil soaked black-eyed beans in 1-2 liters of water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Drain beans and set aside.

Heat 200ml of red palm oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the cooked black-eyed beans and season with 1/2 tsp of salt, cooking for 5 minutes.

In another pan, heat 500ml of cooking oil over medium heat for frying plantains.

Slice plantains diagonally and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fried plantains and drain on paper towels.

Serve the gobe stew with fried plantains and gari on the side.

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