Beans and Plantain

Name: Beans and Plantain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Liberian
Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed beans, soaked overnight; 3 tbsp palm oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 1 bouillon cube; 4 ripe plantains; Vegetable oil for frying; Salt to taste

Beans and Plantain (beenz an PLAN-tin)

Stewed Beans with Fried Plantain

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 438 kcal

A satisfying combination of slow-cooked beans in a rich palm oil and pepper sauce served alongside sweet fried ripe plantain.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 62.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot frying pan wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments: fried plantain, hot sauce

Ingredients

2 cups black-eyed beans, soaked overnight
3 tbsp palm oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1 bouillon cube
4 ripe plantains
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste

Instructions

1
Boil soaked beans until tender, about 45 minutes.
2
Heat palm oil, sauté onions. Add tomatoes and peppers. Cook 10 minutes.
3
Add cooked beans, bouillon, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
4
Slice plantains diagonally. Fry in oil until golden on both sides.
5
Serve beans stew alongside fried plantain.

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Did You Know?

Beans and plantain is the Liberian student's best friend — cheap, filling, and available at every corner food stall.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
frying pan
wooden spoon

Garnishing

palm oil drizzle

Accompaniments

fried plantain, hot sauce

The Story Behind Beans and Plantain

This simple yet nourishing combination has sustained Liberian families for generations. The protein-rich beans paired with energy-giving plantain create a perfectly balanced meal that represents the practical wisdom of Liberian home cooking.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner, everyday meal 📜 Origins: Traditional Liberian comfort food

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