Red Red Revolution

Red Red Revolution is a popular Ghanaian dish made with black-eyed peas and ripe plantains, cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato stew. This hearty and comforting meal is a staple in Ghanaian cuisine, often enjoyed with fried ripe plantains or boiled yams.

Vegan Gluten Free Main Course Ghanaian Ghanaian Food Black Eyed Peas Plantains Stew
Red Red Revolution

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
  • 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the mixture thickens.
  3. Stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the soaked black-eyed peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until the peas are tender.
  5. Add the sliced ripe plantains to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the plantains are soft and the stew thickens.
  6. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
60g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Red Red Revolution is best served with fried ripe plantains or boiled yams.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a spoonful of palm oil to the stew before serving.

Cost

$10