African Beans Rezept

This vibrant African Beans recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian main course or a fantastic side dish. Using canned beans (like 420g cannellini, borlotti, or black-eyed peas) cuts down prep time significantly. Savory onions, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices create a rich and satisfying sauce. Elevate the flavor by adding sautéed mushrooms and garlic! Best served immediately, but even better the next day after refrigerating. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a delicious addition to your weekend spread.

Vorbereitung 15 Min.

Kochzeit 25 Min.

Kalorien 1400 kcal

Eiweiß 73g

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Zutaten für African Beans

1 (420g) can black-eyed peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (13.5 oz / 400g) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Brown Sugar
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
8 oz (225g) sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 cloves minced garlic (optional)
fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
cooked brown or white rice (for serving)

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Zubereitung von African Beans

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes). Optionally, add 8 oz (225g) sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add 1 (13.5 oz / 400g) can of full-fat coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then drain one (420g) can of your chosen beans (cannellini, borlotti, or black-eyed peas) and add them to the sauce.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve hot over cooked brown or white rice and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. A side salad complements the dish perfectly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

527g

Fat

170g

Carbs

71g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von African Beans?

African Beans dauert insgesamt etwa 40 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 25 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat African Beans?

African Beans hat etwa 1400 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 73 g Eiweiß, 71 g Kohlenhydraten und 76 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für African Beans?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für African Beans sind Dried Black Eyed Peas, Onions, Oil, Tomato Paste, Coconut Cream, Paprika. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.