Bean Balls
Akara are a Nigerian snack of fried beans. In Ghana, it is also known as koose or black-eyed pea fritters. Akara can be considered one of the simplest vegetarian or vegan-friendly Nigerian dishes. It is often served with akamu (pap),…
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Nigerian Bean Porridge
Bean porridge is a traditional Nigerian dish enjoyed across different regions of the country, regardless of tribe or language. It is one of the most popular, easy-to-cook, and nutritious meals. It is usually prepared with palm oil, onions, and seasonings,…
Hoppin John
Ingredients 6 slices bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced ½ cup diced celery ½ cup diced bell pepper 4½ cups water 2 packs long grain rice (3–4 cups cooked) 3 cans black-eyed peas 3 jalapeños, seeded and diced (about ½…
Double Pea Soup
Ingredients 1 cup dried black eyed peas 1 can (500 grams) green peas 3 small onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, diced 2 stalk celery, chopped ½ cup olive oil salt Preparation Soak black-eyed peas for 6 hours. Boil black-eyed peas…
Chicken and Black-eyed Pea Stew
This dish is a spicy chicken black-eyed pea stew or curry. It is a meal on its own. Ingredients 1 cup of dry black-eyed peas (or about 2 cups canned) 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or chicken fat 2 medium (~2…
Black-Eyed Peas and Kale
Black-eyed peas and kale is a tasty side dish suitable for vegans. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained ¼–½…