Garri and Beans

Name: Garri and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed peas, rinsed; 6 cups water; 1/4 cup red palm oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 habanero pepper, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup garri cassava flakes

A classic West African dish featuring tender stewed beans seasoned with palm oil and aromatics, topped with crunchy cassava garri flakes.

70 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups black-eyed peas, rinsed
6 cups water
1/4 cup red palm oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 habanero pepper, minced
1 tsp salt
1 cup garri cassava flakes

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups rinsed black-eyed peas and 6 cups water in a large pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until beans are tender.
3

Heat 1/4 cup red palm oil in a separate skillet over medium heat and add 1 chopped yellow onion and 1 minced habanero pepper.
4

Sauté for 5 minutes until soft, then stir the mixture and 1 tsp salt into the cooked beans.
5

Simmer for 10 minutes until thick, then serve warm topped with 1 cup garri cassava flakes.

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Questions

How long does Garri and Beans take?

As written, 70 minutes: 10 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (50 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until beans are tender."

How do I know when Garri and Beans is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until beans are tender.

How hot is Garri and Beans?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Garri and Beans comes from 1 habanero pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Garri and Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 16 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 12 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Garri and Beans?

Refrigerate what is left of Garri and Beans within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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