Gbegiri bean soup with grilled fish

Ingredients

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

• 300 g brown beans, soaked and skins removed
• 1 l water
• 2 tbsp palm oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 fresh pepper, washed and chopped, to taste
• 1 tbsp ground crayfish, optional
• 4 medium fillets mackerel or tilapia, cleaned
• 1 lime, for the fish
• 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 peeled beans in the water for 35–40 minutes until very soft, then mash or blend to a smooth soup.
2. 2Step 2. Return to the pan with the palm oil, onion, pepper and crayfish if using, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring so it does not catch.
3. 3Step 3. Rub the fish with lime and a little salt and grill for 12–15 minutes, turning once, until the flesh is opaque and flakes apart with no translucent centre.
4. 4Step 4. Season the soup lightly and serve with the grilled fish and a small portion of amala, eba or boiled yam.
5. 5Step 5. A side of washed sliced tomato and onion adds vitamin C to the meal.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Fish
• Contains: Crustaceans

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.