< Back Nigerian Rice & Beans Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Serves: 12 Level: Beginner Plus About the Recipe Ingredients 2 cups parboiled rice 1 red onion, diced 1/3 cup red palm oil 3-4 Roma tomatoes, dices 1 scotch bonnet (or habanero), diced 1 tbsp paprika 2 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1.5 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp black pepper 3-4 Maggi cubes or 1-2 veggie bouillon cubes 4 cups veggie stock 3 cups black-eyed beans, precooked (or 2 cans) 1 nori sheet, ground 1/2 cup scent leaves, chopped (or basil) Preparation Prep Thoroughly wash rice until water runs clear Dice red onion, tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper and set aside Grind 1 nori sheet. Set aside Chop scent leaves and set aside. Directions In a Dutch oven, gently heat the red palm oil Once warmed, add the red onion and sauté until fragrant Add diced tomatoes and scotch bonnet pepper. Mix well. Add all of the spices and mix well. Allow mixture to simmer for ~10-15 minutes over medium-high heat Add veggie stock and beans to the pot. Mix well. Add washed rice and ground nori to the pot. Mix well Place lid on the Dutch oven and reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for ~30 minutes. When the rice is almost done, add the scent leaves and mix well. Cover the pot and let it simmer for ~2 minutes. Previous Next

< Back Steamed Cabbage Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1 cabbage, shredded 2 bell peppers, sliced 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbs all purpose seasoning 2 tsp black pepper, ground 1 tsp salt 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp coconut oil 1/3 cup water Preparation Prep Wash and shred cabbage. Set aside. Dice onion, bell peppers and garlic. Set aside. Make Heat instant pot on saute. Add oil and let it get hot. Add the mustard seeds and let them start to change color and pop. Switch off saute. Add cabbage, onion, carrots, garlic, bell peppers, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper and salt and mix well. Add water and mix well. Close lid and pressure cook on high pressure or 1 min. Let the pot sit for 5 mins then quick release. Previous Next

< Back Lemon Garlic Asparagus w/ Pistachios Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 8-10 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A quick and delicious veggie side Ingredients 1/3 cup raw pistachios 2 lb asparagus 3 Tbs olive oil 2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped Preparation Prep Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash asparagus and trim woody ends. Make Place asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil over asparagus and ensure they are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until they turn bright green and tender. (The length of time depends on the thickness of the asparagus) Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, tarragon and remaining olive oil. Once done, place the asparagus on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle the pistachios. Serve immediately. Previous Next

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