Legume Haitian Food

This legume haitian food recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that is popular in Haitian cuisine. It is a flavorful mix of vegetables and legumes that is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Legume Haitian Food

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black beans
  • 1 cup dried kidney beans
  • 2 cups diced pumpkin
  • 2 cups diced eggplant
  • 2 cups diced cabbage
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the black beans and kidney beans, then soak them in water overnight.
  2. In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, pumpkin, eggplant, cabbage, carrots, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, tomato paste, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add enough water to cover the ingredients, then bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans and vegetables are tender.
  5. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fiber
10g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Tools

Serving bowls Soup ladle

Serving suggestions

Serve the legume haitian food with a side of rice or bread for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier dish, you can chop the scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the pot instead of leaving it whole.

Cost

$10