Adalu (beans and sweetcorn) with plantain

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 300 g brown beans, picked over and rinsed
• 250 g fresh or frozen sweetcorn
• 2 medium plantain, peeled and cut into thick slices
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, washed and blended
• 2 tbsp palm oil or groundnut oil
• 1.2 L water
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Boil the beans in the water for 35 minutes, then add the sweetcorn and cook for a further 15–20 minutes until both are soft.
2. 2Step 2. Heat the oil in a separate pan, cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the blended tomato and cook for 8 minutes.
3. 3Step 3. Stir the tomato base through the beans and simmer for 5 minutes. Season lightly.
4. 4Step 4. Boil the plantain slices in lightly salted water for 12–15 minutes until tender.
5. 5Step 5. Serve the adalu with the plantain alongside, keeping the starch portion moderate.

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