Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes with Sauteed Bananas
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Serves 4

Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains. Sauteéd bananas are a great substitute and the flavor combination, while unusual, is tasty and balanced. This recipe was inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit clients.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into chunks
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    Method: 

    Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook about 10 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic, ginger and cayenne and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and peas and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until peas are tender and flavors blended. Stir in salt.

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add bananas and cook about 5 minutes or until browned on both sides, gently flipping halfway through cooking. Serve alongside black-eyed peas in a shallow bowl.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:270 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 9g protein
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