Jolof Rice Recipe

Name: Jolof Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black-eyed peas dried; 2 medium eggplant; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large onions chopped; 3 teaspoons ginger fresh; 2 each jalapeno pepper roasted, stems & seeds removed, chopped; 1 each garlic cloves whole; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 each green bell peppers chopped; 4 large tomatoes chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 x hot chili peppers to taste, optional; 1 pound carrots chopped; 1 1/2 cups long grain rice brown; 1/2 pound green beans cut into thirds

Servings: persons

1 cup black-eyed peas dried
2 medium eggplant
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions chopped
3 teaspoons ginger fresh
2 each jalapeno pepper roasted, stems & seeds removed, chopped
1 each garlic cloves whole
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 each green bell peppers chopped
4 large tomatoes chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 x hot chili peppers to taste, optional
1 pound carrots chopped
1 1/2 cups long grain rice brown
1/2 pound green beans cut into thirds

1
Soak peas overnight .
2
Simmer in fresh water for 15 minutes.
3
Drain and reserve cooking water.
4
Slice eggplant into rounds 1/2 inch thick and place in a colander.
5
Sprinkle with salt and let stand 5 minutes.
6
Heat oil in casserole.
7
Brown eggplant with 1 tablespoon chopped onions, 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, 1 jalapeno, whole garlic and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
8
Remove eggplant and set aside.
9
Add remaining onion, ginger, garlic, jalapeno, bean liquid, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne, curry powder and pepper sauce.
10
Simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Add peas, carrots and rice.
12
Simmer 5 minutes more.
13
Add green beans, eggplant and simmer another 15 minutes.

608

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup black-eyed peas dried, 2 medium eggplant, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Jolof Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jolof Rice

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