Bean Stew (Red Red)
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Ghanaian Red Red - a hearty black-eyed bean stew simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served with crispy fried bananas (or plantains). Simple, nutritious, and full of authentic West African taste, perfect for an easy weekday meal.
Updated : 14 November, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 cup
Beans
1
Onion
2
Garlic
1 teaspoon
Ginger
3
Tomato
2 tablespoon
Tomato paste
0.5 teaspoon
Chilli flakes
1 teaspoon
Ground paprika
1 teaspoon
Curry
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
0.5 cup
Vegetable oil
2
Banana
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You should use already cooker black-eyed beans, canned ones also work.
If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can substitute with a can of chopped tomatoes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and slightly golden.
Step 3
Add garlic, ginger, and chili - fry 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add chopped fresh tomatoes and let cook 10 minutes, until thick. Add paprika, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked beans.
Step 5
Add a splash of water if too thick. Simmer on low heat 10-15 minutes so the flavors blend.
Step 6
Peel ripe bananas and slice diagonally. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry bananas slices until golden and caramelized. Sprinkle with a bit of salt.
Step 7
Serve a generous portion of bean stew topped with crispy fried plantains.
Perfect with rice, bread, or completely on its own!
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