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Ewa riro in a pot with plantains: Ewa riro is a Nigerian recipe, and it is also referred to as stewed Beans or Beans Porridge
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Ewa riro

Ewa riro is a delicious one-pot Nigerian delicacy that is easy to prepare but yields a rich flavor. This is truly the best-stewed beans recipe that you will ever taste. Plus it’s incredibly economical.
Course Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine African, Nigeria
Keyword Beans, Black eyed peas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 117.5kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups black-eyed peas
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 roasted Turkey wing
  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crayfish
  • ½ tablespoon seasoning powder
  • ¼ cup palm oil or to taste
  • 6 to 9 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pick out the debris in the Beans. Then rinse well and drain.
  • Put the beans inside the pot together with the bell pepper, habanero, onion, and smoked turkey wings. add water and leave to come to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the beans become tender. about one hour. a little more or less.
  • Remove the bell pepper, habanero, and onion Blend and add to the beans.
  • Remove the smoked turkey, debone, cut the meat into small pieces, and put it back inside the beans.
  • Add the salt, seasoning powder (seasoning cube), crayfish, and palm oil. Add water if necessary and stir well until everything is well combined.
  • Leave to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes and serve with Plantains, Bread, or Garri. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 117.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.6g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2.1mg | Sodium: 309.2mg | Potassium: 192.8mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 390.8IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 21.2mg | Iron: 1.4mg