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Ewa Riro (Nigerian Stewed Beans)

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

Ewa Riro is a hearty and filling dish. It is usually served with Garri, bread or ripe plantains. It also accompanies rice and cornbread.

Ingredients

Tomato Pepper Blend

  • 2 small Roma tomatoes

  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped

  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, (remove seeds for less heat) or habanero pepper

  • 1 red onion, quartered

  • 3 vegetable bouillon cubes or 6-8 small cubes

Beans

  • 3 cups black eyed peas, soaked and cooked or 4 15-oz cans black eyed peas rinsed and drained

  • 1/3 cup red palm oil or refined coconut oil


  • 2 nori sheets, blended

Preparation

Tomato Pepper Blend

Make

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.


Beans

Prep

  1. Grind the nori sheets in a blender and set aside.

Make

  1. Add oil to the saucepan over medium heat. Let the oil become warm.

  2. Add the diced red onions and saute until translucent.

  3. Add the tomato blend and let simmer for about 7 minutes.

  4. Add the cooked beans and nori flakes to the pan. Mix well.

  5. Simmer for 10 minutes and serve immediately.

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