Matoke With Beans

Matoke With Beans — Uganda

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Matoke With Beans is a popular dish in East African cuisine, particularly in Uganda. It combines two staple ingredients: matoke—a type of banana—and beans, typically kidney beans or black-eyed peas. The dish is hearty, nutritious, and often enjoyed as a main course. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 green plantains or bananas, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

In a pot over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté the onion until it is translucent and soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and cumin. Stir for a minute or two until spices are fragrant. Add the bananas, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable stock and chili flakes. Salt to taste.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the bananas are tender.

Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

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