Ghanaian Beans Stew & Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño offers heat without the same intensity.

ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper.

Cook raw black-eyed peas in salted boiling water over medium heat for about 30 minutes.

Heat palm oil in a separate pan over medium heat.

Add sliced onions to the heated palm oil and cook for about 2 minutes.

Blend shallots, garlic, and one hot pepper in a food processor.

Add the blended mixture to the sautéed onions and stir, cooking for about 3 minutes.

Blend tomatoes and add to the onion mixture, mixing well.

Add chicken bullion cubes and let the sauce cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically.

Once the oil collects on the surface, add the cooked black-eyed peas to the sauce and mix.

Taste for salt and adjust as needed, then cover and let cook for about 7 minutes.

Fry sweet plantains in canola oil over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer fried plantains to a paper towel to absorb excess oil and serve with the bean stew.

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