Vegan beans and bananas
Beans and bananas are a Burundian classic, combining two important ingredients from the country's kitchen. A starchy side or a meal of its own, you choose.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 can red kidney beans 400 g
- 2 green plantains
- ½-1 tsp ground chili optional
- ½ onion
- 3-4 tbsp red palm oil or other cooking oil
- salt to taste
- 400 mL water
Instructions
- Peel and slice the plantains. Slice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan or skillet. Add the onions and fry them until translucent.
- Stir in the kidney beans, salt, chili and plantains. Stir.
- Add about 400 mL water.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the plantains are starting to fall apart.