Nigerian Stewed Beans Porridge

Ingredients

• 3 Cups of black eyed peas ((Precooked but make sure to measure before cooking))
• 2 medium onions
• 1 habanero pepper chopped
• 1 170g/6oz can organic tomato paste
• 3/4 cup cooking oil of choice. ((I used vegetable oil))
• 1 cup meat stock or water for the tomato sauce.
• Salt/ bouillon to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat up oil in a Sauce pan, then sauté onions till translucent and fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the Tomato paste, breaking it up as you stir. Stir continuously for about a minute to prevent burning.

3. 3

   Then add the water or meat stock, and seasoning.

4. 4

   Lower heat to a simmer and allow to simmer till it thickens a bit. Takes about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour stew into your pot of beans. Mix till well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

6. 6

   Add 1/4 cup of water stir. Allow beans to simmer, when the food bubbles up to the surface, stir and turn off heat.

7. 7

   Serve warm with pap, garri or plantains. This can be enjoyed on it's own too.