A staple of African cuisine, beans and palm oil are used in many dishes throughout the continent. Explore the history, preparation, and use of these two ingredients in traditional African dishes.
beans & pulses
Recipes and ideas with beans and pulses.
Crisp tortillas with beef
Mexican tostadas are fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, meat and vegetables. This crips tortilas are easy and fun to make and very enjoyable to eat.
Nabet
An Egyptian soup made with sprouted fava beans.
Besan ke ladoo
Ladoo are small balls made from flour, sugar, and ghee (clarified butter). They're often flavored with spices like cardamom or saffron, making them a tasty and festive treat.
Harira
A traditional soup from Morocco and Algeria with lentils, beans, rice,vegetables and meat.
Green stuffed kebab
Hara bhara kebas are fried patties made with cooked spinach and peas, which give tthem their green color.
Huevos con frijoles (Eggs with beans)
A Mexican treat that's full of nutrients with just a few household ingredients.
Sharbat Adas
A homemade Libyan lentil soup with red split lentils, perfect as a warming starter.
Red kidney bean dip
A dip inspired in the popular hummus and has similar use. Serve with pita bread and raw vegetables.
Green beans with chickpea mash
A fine vegetarian dish for those meat free days. Serve with couscous and Mediterranean vegetables to provide a higher quality protein.