Ghanaian · Lunch, Dinner

Red red (Ghanaian bean stew with fried plantain)

Black-eyed pea stew in palm-red tomato sauce with sweet fried plantain.

Calories

533 kcal

Protein

18 g

Carbs

89 g

Fat

12 g

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian
• Gluten free
• Dairy free

Ingredients

• 180 g Black beans (tinned, drained)
• 120 g Plantain
• 100 g Chopped tomatoes (tinned)
• ½ onion Onion
• ¾ tbsp Sunflower oil
• 3 g Ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• ½ chilli Red chillies
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black pepper

Method

1. Heat half the oil and fry the plantain slices for 3 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
2. In the same pan, fry the onion, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes and chilli, cook for 8 minutes until thickened.
4. Add the beans and a splash of water, simmer for 10 minutes, season and serve with the fried plantain.

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