Beignets de Haricots & Sauce Tomate Pimentée aux Légumes – Authentic Gabon Recipe
Hearty Gabonese pairing of ginger-spiced beans, sweet plantains, and creamy avocado.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇦 Gabon (Central Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Red or black-eyed beans simmered with sweet peppers, Caramelized ripe plantains, Diced avocado, Fresh ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for Beignets de Haricots & Sauce Tomate Pimentée aux Légumes (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) red or black-eyed beans simmered with sweet peppers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups caramelized ripe plantains, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Gabon seasoning (garlic, thyme, tomatoes, cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add red or black-eyed beans simmered with sweet peppers and caramelized ripe plantains along with garlic, thyme, tomatoes, cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with diced avocado and serve straight from the skillet.