GHANAIAN BEANS STEW | RED RED RECIPE

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans save time.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers flavor without heat, while chili powder is usually less expensive.

Soak black-eyed peas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until peas are tender.

Stir in chopped carrots and spinach, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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