M'bazzi (Pea Beans Nairobi Style) Recipe

Name: M'bazzi (Pea Beans Nairobi Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1 cup navy beans (pea beans or black-eyed peas); 1 quart water (salted); ½ cup bell pepper (chopped); ½ cup onion (chopped); 1 cup coconut milk; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 12 head lettuce; 1 tomatoes; ¼ cup parsley; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
1 cup navy beans (pea beans or black-eyed peas)
1 quart water (salted)
½ cup bell pepper (chopped)
½ cup onion (chopped)
1 cup coconut milk
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
12 head lettuce
1 tomatoes
¼ cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt

1
Cook beans in salted water for about an hour, or until tender, drain, set aside.
2
In a sauce pan heat oil; add bell pepper, onion, cayenne and salt; saute until onion is tender; add beans; cook about 2 min.
3
; stir in coconut milk; cook until sauce is about the consistency of a medium sauce and sticks to the beans.
4
Refrigerate mixture until it is throughly cold, best if you can leave in the refrigerator at least 24 hours to allow the spices to meld with the beans.
5
Place individual lettuce leaves on a large platter, place a 1/2 cup serving of bean/coconut mixture on each lettuce leaf, top with tomatoes and parsley; serve as a salad or appetizer.

640

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil, 1 cup navy beans (pea beans or black-eyed peas), 1 quart water (salted), ½ cup bell pepper (chopped), and more.

Yes, M'bazzi (Pea Beans Nairobi Style) falls under the General 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.

M'bazzi (Pea Beans Nairobi Style)

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