TASTY NIGERIAN ONE POT RICE AND BEANS JOLLOF RECIPE

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried black-eyed peas.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a more affordable option.

Add equal parts palm oil and vegetable oil to the pot.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and mix well.

Add red and yellow bell peppers and habanero pepper according to heat preference.

Fry until the oil starts floating on top.

Add dried thyme and fresh curry or basil leaves.

Add seasoning cubes (both chicken and beef) and mix well.

Cover and let it cook until the stew is ready.

Add washed normal rice and cooked black-eyed peas to the stew.

Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Add chicken or beef stock (or water if stock is unavailable).

Finish with scent leaf or basil leaf and mix until well combined.

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