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Gbegiri (Bean Soup) recipe by Safe Plated

Gbegiri (Bean Soup)

A smooth and creamy bean soup made from black-eyed peas, commonly eaten by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Naturally dairy and egg free.

20m prep + 40m cook4 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-freeEGG-free
400 cal|20g protein|50g carbs|15g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Black-eyed peas
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Palm oil
  • 2 tablespoons Ground crayfish
  • 2 Vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2Cook the beans until very soft. Puree them in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  3. 3Blend the onion, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  4. 4Heat palm oil in a pot. Add blended pepper mixture and cook until fragrant.
  5. 5Add pureed beans, ground crayfish, vegetable bouillon cubes, and salt. Stir well.
  6. 6Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

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