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Ibihaza (Rwandan Beans)
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Ibihaza (Rwandan Beans)

11 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

188
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 13 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Beans not in our table 0
Red Kidney Bean not in our table 0
Black-Eyed Pea not in our table 0
Coriander 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

  • 2 cups dried beans (such as red kidney beans or black-eyed peas )
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt , to taste
  • Water, for cooking

Directions

1

Rinse the dried beans thoroughly under running water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow the beans to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

2

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

3

Add the soaked and rinsed beans to the pot, along with enough water to cover the beans by about an inch. Bring the mixture to a boil .

4

Reduce the heat to low and add the cumin, paprika, coriander, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.

5

Cover the pot partially with a lid and simmer the beans for about 1–1½ hours, or until they are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to maintain the desired consistency.

6

Season the beans with salt, to taste, and continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7

Remove the pot from the heat and let the beans rest for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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