Name: African Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: african
Ingredients: 425 g canned beans cooked; 2 onions chopped medium; 2 tbs oil; 135 g tomato paste; 410 g coconut cream; 2 tsp ground paprika; 1/2 tsp chilli powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

by christina. Last updated on 07/09/2019

Delicious vegan/vegetarian dish intended as a main meal, but it makes a great side dish as well. - christina.

Ingredients

425 g canned beans cooked
2 onions chopped medium
2 tbs oil
135 g tomato paste
410 g coconut cream
2 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Method

Step 1

Cook dry beans (dried black-eyed peas if possible) according to instructions on packet.
Step 2

Sauté onions until they are soft and clear.
Step 3

Add tomato paste, coconut cream, paprika, chilli powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt and pepper, stirring over a gentle heat until mixture becomes a smooth and creamy sauce.
Step 4

Drain beans and add to sauce. Allow to simmer gently for 15 minutes or so, stirring from time to time.
Step 5

Serve on brown or white rice accompanied by a salad.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

No need to cook tinned beans. A good variation is to add sautéed sliced mushrooms with the onions. I usually add garlic as well.If black eyed peas are unavailable, any bean can be used.

It's good served immediately, but if you refrigerate and heat the next day it's even better!