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Ghanan Beans
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Ghanan Beans

9 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

403
Calories
7g
Protein
15g
Fat
62g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cans white beans
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 cups white rice, cooked

Directions

1

In skillet, add Oil, Onion, Garlic.

2

Cook on med heat, stirring often.

3

When onion is lightly browned, add Tomato Paste.

4

Stirring constantly until the Paste has'separated' and is a deep burgundy/brown color.

5

Be careful not to let burn!

6

Takes about 10-15 minutes.

7

Stir in Bean'juice'.

8

Then, add the beans, salt and 1cup of the water.

9

Let simmer about 10min.

10

Stir occasionally.

11

When mixture begins to thicken, stir in Cayenne Pepper, to taste and continue to simmer till you get a velvety sauce

12

Use remaining water to adjust consistency to your liking.

13

Serve over White Rice.

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Category:Ghanan Recipes

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Category:Ghanan Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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