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Ghanaian Red Red (Beans and Plantain)

Servings 2 people
Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g raw black-eyed peas (beans)
  • Palm oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 large ripe plantain
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  • Soak your beans in water overnight.
  • The next day, boil your beans until very soft and mashable in between your fingers. Make sure to boil with salt to taste.
  • While your beans boil, slice your plantain and place on a baking tray. Season with salt and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Lay on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cooked.
  • When your beans are boiled, drain any excess water.
  • In a frying pan, add 2-3 tbsp palm oil per portion and add sliced onions and garlic (quantity to taste). Heat for 2 minutes.
  • When everything is ready, in a bowl, add your 1/2 plantain per portion, a few spoons of beans and your palm oil and onion mixture. Enjoy with garri on the side!

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg