Description
A delicious and nutritious Ghanaian dish combining rice and beans, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup black-eyed peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and black-eyed peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until softened.
- Add the black-eyed peas and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add in the rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil again.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or main dish.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ghanaian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg