
Stewed Beans and Fried plantain
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Stewed beans, known as ewa riro by the Yoruba people from the western part of Nigeria, is a rich, hearty dish that embodies the warmth of West African home cooking. Made with black-eyed peas or honey beans, slow-cooked in a deeply flavorful palm oil sauce infused with Indeegenus Seasoning Kewb and Country Onion spices, this dish is the definition of comfort food. Served with sweet fried plantains, the balance of savory, spicy, and caramelized sweetness makes it an irresistible meal. Whether enjoyed alone, with boiled or fried plantain, with rice, yam or potatoes, variation of this dish is a staple across many West African countries, offering both nutrition and nostalgia in every bite.