West African Beans

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6 Servings
100% would make this recipe for West African Beans again.

Really good. I add beef broth instead of water.

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West African Beans Ingredients

1 large Onion chopped2 cups Water
1 clove Garlic minced1 pinch Salt
2 tablespoons Tomato paste Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup Olive oil 2 cups Rice cooked
2 can (16 oz) White beans

Instructions for West African Beans



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 til you have a thick, velvety'sauce'.
12. Use remaining water to adjust consistency to your liking.
13. Serve over White Rice.
14. Yummy!


Main Ingredient: BeansCuisine: African

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