Swazi Curried Sugar Beans & Roasted Butternut Bowl – Authentic Eswatini Recipe

Ingredients for Swazi Curried Sugar Beans & Roasted Butternut Bowl (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy speckled sugar/pinto beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups roasted butternut squash cubes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed rice or pap
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with mild curry powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Eswatini seasoning (turmeric, garlic, ginger, cilantro)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown creamy speckled sugar/pinto beans for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, mild curry powder, and turmeric, garlic, ginger, cilantro, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add roasted butternut squash cubes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in steamed rice or pap right before serving warm.