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Ghanaian Red Red (Bean Stew)

Black-eyed peas are a staple protein source in Ghana, where they are often cooked in a stew with a little smoked fish. For a taste of black-eyed pea stew prepared the Ghanaian way, try this plant-based version.

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Serving Size:

1/4 recipe

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 250
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Total Sugar: 6g (Added Sugar 0g)
  • Protein: 6g

Ingredients

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 (15-ounce) can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes Diced

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 (15-ounce) can of no-salt-added black-eyed peas

1-inch fresh ginger, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 chili peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped

salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl the pan to coat, then add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized (about 10 minutes).
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and their liquid reduces (about 5 -10 minutes).
  3. Add the vegetable broth, black-eyed peas, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers, and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt if needed.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Brianne Brathwaite

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