Ghanaian Red Red

Red Red is a classic Ghanaian dish made with fried plantains and a rich bean stew cooked in palm oil. The vibrant color of the stew gives the dish its name, and it is both hearty and comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked black-eyed beans
• 1 ripe plantain, sliced
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1. Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
4. Add tomato puree, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer the sauce for about 8 minutes.
6. Add cooked beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. In a separate pan fry the plantain slices until golden.
8. Serve the bean stew with fried plantains.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 390
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Healthy Fat: 16g