BEANS POTTAGE
Savor the rich flavors of Beans Pottage, a beloved African dish blending beans, sautéed onions, garlic, and tomatoes, with a spicy kick from cayenne pepper and paprika. Whether on its own or with rice, plantains, garri, or bread, it's a taste of traditional comfort.
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cupsBrown or black-eyed beans
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1Onion chopped
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2-3 clovesGarlic minced
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2-3Tomatoes chopped
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1 tspGround cayenne pepper adjust to taste
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1 tspPaprika
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2 tbspsPalm oil
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Salt adjust to taste
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Pepper adjust to taste
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Chopped vegetables (carrots, spinach, sweet corn etc.) Optional
Instructions
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Rinse the beans thoroughly and soak them overnight in water
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Drain the water the next day
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Add the soaked beans with enough water to cover them in a large pot.
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Boil the beans until they are soft and easily mashed.
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Drain the water the next day.
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Add the soaked beans with enough water to cover them in a large pot.
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Boil the beans until they are soft and easily mashed.
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Heat the palm oil in a separate pan while the beans are boiling.
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Add the chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper.
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Sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
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Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer until they turn tender and release their juices.
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Season the sautéed vegetables with cayenne pepper and paprika.
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Stir well to combine the flavors.
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Drain any excess water once the beans are well-cooked.
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Add the sautéed vegetable mixture to the pot of beans.
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Let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve the beans pottage hot, either on its own or with a side such as rice, plantains, garri or bread.
Notes
This is a versatile dish that welcomes your personal touch, feel free to be as creative as you want with the sides and ingredients!
