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