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Waakye with Stew

Waakye with red tomato stew.

Prep15 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 15 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving484 kcal
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GhanaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Black-eyed beans300 g
  • Rice500 g
  • Dried sorghum leaves (waakye leaves)6
  • Baking soda (optional)1/4 tsp
  • Water2 L
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Tomato stew600 ml

Method

  1. BeansBoil beans with waakye leaves and a pinch of soda 40 minutes until the water turns red-brown.
  2. RiceAdd rice; cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender; remove leaves.
  3. ServeServe with tomato stew.

Nutrition per serving

Calories484 kcal
Protein17.2 g
Carbohydrates98.8 g
Fat1.4 g
Fibre9.3 g
Sugar3.5 g
Sodium662 mg
Saturated fat0.3 g
Serving sizeabout 430 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Waakye with Stew take to make?

About 1 h 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Waakye with Stew?

About 484 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 430 g each.

Which allergens does Waakye with Stew contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Waakye with Stew from?

Waakye with Stew is a main course from Ghana. Waakye with red tomato stew.

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