Nigerian Quick Bean Pottage

Ingredients

• Black beans

  2 tins

  $2.00

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Bell pepper

  1

  $0.90

• Red Palm Oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.21

• Thyme

  1/2 tsp

  $0.02

• Curry powder

  1/2 tsp

  $0.03

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Dice the onion and bell pepper into small cubes. Rinse and drain one tin of black beans, leaving the second tin with its starchy liquid.

2. 2

   Heat red palm oil in a pot over medium heat, add the diced onions and bell peppers, and sauté for 4 minutes until fragrant and soft.

3. 3

   Stir in dried thyme and curry powder, cooking for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Pour in both tins of black beans along with 100ml water and season with salt.

5. 5

   Bring to a vigorous simmer for 6 minutes, mashing a quarter of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a thick, savory gravy.