Olu Olu Peled Beans 4kg

Nutritional Information

PREPARATION:

To prepare ‘Moin Moin’ (Savoury Bean Cakes), boil 1½ cups of peeled beans for 3 minutes, then set aside for 2 - 4hours and leave to soak. Drain the beans, rinse them and then blend the beans with ½ cup of stock or water, 1 red bell and 1 scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 chopped onion, in a blender. In a separate bowl, season and mix together blended beans with salt, 2 stock cubes and 1tbsp of chipotle powder and Italian seasoning. Stir in 3tbsp of melted butter. Add and gently fold in 3 sliced boiled eggs and ½ cup of corned beef chunks (optional). Spray baking tins with cooking spray / oil and pour mixture into tins and cover with foil. Bake on middle rack at 180°C for 20-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

OR TRY THIS:

• SOUP: cook and add as a filler or topping to your soups and salads
• CURRY: blend with other ingredients to make rich curries
• FRITTERS: these beans can be used to make tasty kebab fritters
• HUMMUS: Add mashed cooked beans to homemade hummus

DID YOU KNOW

• SOAK FIRST: soak dry beans in water for at least 2-4 hours, to help speed up the cooking process, and for easier digestion. 
• MINERAL RICH: contains high amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and polyphenols.
• WEIGHT LOSS: The dietary fiber in black eyed beans gives a great sense of satiety. Helping you feel fuller for longer. 
• SKIN HEALTH: high in protein, zinc, vitamins A and C, which supports collagen synthesis and accelerates skin repair.

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