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Liberian Fried Plantains with Beans
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Liberian Fried Plantains with Beans

8 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

292
Calories
9g
Protein
14g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 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
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Kidney Bean 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained 112
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Plantain not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Black-Eyed Pea 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

  • 3 ripe plantains
  • Vegetable oil , for frying
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 cup cooked beans (black-eyed peas or kidney beans)
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt , to taste

Directions

1

Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices, about ½ inch thick.

2

In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

3

Fry the plantain slices in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried plantains to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

4

In the same frying pan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.

5

Add the cooked beans to the pan and mix well with the onions and garlic.

6

Season the beans with ground paprika, ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir to coat the beans evenly with the spices.

7

Cook the bean mixture for a few minutes until it is heated through.

8

Serve the fried plantains alongside the seasoned beans and enjoy this delightful and flavorful Liberian dish.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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