Nigerian Stewed Beans (Ewa Riro)
This delicious tomato-based Nigerian Stewed Beans (Ewa Riro) is a warming and comforting stewed beans dish. Serve as a main or side.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 638kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 cups honey beans/black eyed beans cleaned and washed
- ½ -1 can of plum tomato
- ½-1 onion chopped thinly
- 1-2 scotch bonnet
- salt to taste
- 1 Knorr chicken seasoning cubes
- 3 tbsp of palm oil
Instructions
- Start by adding cleaned and washed beans to a medium saucepan. Pour water into the beans (about two centimetres above the beans) and cook for 15-20 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, add plum tomato, onion and scotch bonnet to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the saucepan, add palm oil, salt to taste and Knorr chicken seasoning cubes. Stir it all together and cook for 15-30 minutes or until done. Make sure you check the beans and stir it every 5-7 minutes to ensure that it does not burn and add water if necessary.
Notes
- Add-ins: If you want to add more flavor to this dish then feel free to add 1 tablespoon of ground dried crayfish when pouring in the tomato blend.
- Beans: Ensure the beans are cooked to the right texture, avoiding firmness. If you love beans, try this Easy Nigerian Rice and Beans.
- Cooking: Monitor the Ewa during cooking and stir occasionally. Additional water might be necessary to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 286g | Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 105.2g | Protein: 34.77g | Fat: 10.59g | Saturated Fat: 4.627g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.775g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.235g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 2518mg | Fiber: 25.7g | Sugar: 8.51g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 51.7mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 8.61mg