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Burundi Beans and Bananas
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Burundi Beans and Bananas

A surprisingly delicious combination of flavors, sweet and savory.  You should try it!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Burundi
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 673kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
  • 4 green bananas or plantains
  • 2 tablespoons palm oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot chili pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Soak the beans for at least 3 hours in plenty of water.
  • Drain, place in pan, cover with plenty of water and boil for 40 minutes or until tender, Drain.
  • Peel and chop the bananas then add the oil to a pan and brown the onions.
  • Add in the beans and bananas to the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 4 cups of water and simmer until the beans are completely cooked and the liquid has reduced to about one cup.
  • Serve Hot and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 129g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 2474mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 2015IU | Vitamin C: 40.1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 8.7mg