Medium
Nigerien
Rice and Bean Stew
A filling Nigerien dish combining rice and cowpeas in a spicy tomato base.
70
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
50 min
Cook Time
70 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
1.00 cup
Rice
rinsed
1.00 cup
Cowpeas
soaked overnight
2.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
2.00 tbsp
Peanut oil
1.00
Chili pepper
finely chopped
4.00 cups
Water
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Heat peanut oil in a pot over medium heat.
5 minutes
2
Cook onion and chili until soft.
5 minutes
3
Add tomatoes and cook until saucy.
8 minutes
4
Add cowpeas, rice, water, and salt.
5
Simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
45 minutes
6
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.