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West African Beans and Rice

West African Beans and Rice

West African Beans and Rice

Recipe Ingredients: 

  • 1 Large Onion, Chopped (or 1/2 C DH Chopped Onions, rehydrated)
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (made from Tomato Powder)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 C kisan Canola cooking Oil
  • 2 Cans or 3 C Cooked White Beans (aka Navy Beans, Great White Beans, Small White Beans)
  • 2 C Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • 2-3 C Cooked White Rice

Recipe Method: 

  • Lightly brown onion and garlic in oil.
  • Lower heat and add tomato paste, stirring constantly until paste is a deep burgundy/brown color, about 10-15 minutes (don’t let it burn).
  • Stir in ½ to 1 cup of the bean liquid
  • Add beans, salt, and 1 cup water. Allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the mixture thickens, add cayenne pepper to taste. Stir until the liquid becomes a thick, velvety sauce, using remaining water to adjust the consistency to your preference.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice.