Beans Porridge

Beans porridge

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Beans porridge is a delicious and nutritious dish made from boiled beans cooked with a variety of ingredients such as onions, tomatoes, peppers, and seasonings. It can be enjoyed as a main meal or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Soak Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: African
Calories: 93

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried brown beans
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground crayfish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups water
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Method
 

  1. Rinse the beans thoroughly and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, thyme, curry powder, and ground crayfish. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot. Stir well to combine with the vegetables.
  5. Add water, bouillon cube, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
  6. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to prevent burning or sticking.
  7. Once the beans are cooked and the porridge has thickened, adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1460IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

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