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breakfast beans

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Baby Kato
@BabyKato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Like many Ethiopian dishes there are many variations for this dish. This version is hot and spicy, and also cheap and easy to make. A great way to add flavor to your breakfast. The amount of cumin in the recipe has been reduced by half, based on a previous review. Thank you ?

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For breakfast beans

  • 1 can (19 oz) cooked fava beans
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • dash of salt
  • 1/4 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 fresh green chili pepper, minced with seeds
  • 1 small tomato, diced

How To Make breakfast beans

  • 1
    Empty the can of fava beans and drain it, reserving the liquid, then in a bowl, lightly crush the beans.
  • 2
    Next place the fava beans and reserved liquid in a pot on medium heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Mash and cook down the beans until they resemble re-fried beans.
  • 3
    Now add the oil, cumin salt and pepper; cooking on low heat for 15 minutes. Add the chili powder and taste to see if you need any seasonings or more chili powder.
  • 4
    Garnish with the raw chopped tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers. When served, stir the toppings into the beans and using fresh bread or rolls to scoop it up.
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