- 1 cup of beans (honey beans or kidney beans work well)
- 2 cups of water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: peppers, spinach, or other spices to taste
*Instructions:*
1. *Rinse and soak the beans*: Rinse the beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. *Sauté the onion and garlic*: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
3. *Add the beans and spices*: Add the soaked and drained beans, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. *Add water and cook*: Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the beans are tender.
5. *Blend to desired consistency*: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the beans to your desired consistency.
6. *Serve*: Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs or spices if desired.
*Tips:*
- You can add other ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, or spinach to the pot for added flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more water or blending the beans more.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, garri, or bread.
*Enjoy your delicious porridge beans!*
Do you have a favorite way to customize porridge beans?
Grace
10 hrs ago*Porridge Beans Recipe*
*Ingredients:*
- 1 cup of beans (honey beans or kidney beans work well)
- 2 cups of water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: peppers, spinach, or other spices to taste
*Instructions:*
1. *Rinse and soak the beans*: Rinse the beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. *Sauté the onion and garlic*: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
3. *Add the beans and spices*: Add the soaked and drained beans, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. *Add water and cook*: Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the beans are tender.
5. *Blend to desired consistency*: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the beans to your desired consistency.
6. *Serve*: Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs or spices if desired.
*Tips:*
- You can add other ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, or spinach to the pot for added flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more water or blending the beans more.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, garri, or bread.
*Enjoy your delicious porridge beans!*
Do you have a favorite way to customize porridge beans?