
By Serious Eats
Njahi (Kenyan Black Beans) in Coconut Sauce
Instructions
Prep:5minCook:2h 40min
Kenyan black beans are cooked until tender, then simmered in an aromatic coconut curry sauce.
Updated at: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:14:42 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories336 kcal (17%)
Total Fat17.9 g (26%)
Carbs34.9 g (13%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein12.2 g (24%)
Sodium113.2 mg (6%)
Fiber8.8 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

370gnjahi beans

kosher salt

¼ cupneutral oil
such as avocado oil, plus more if needed

150gred onion
medium, finely diced

110ggreen bell pepper
large, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

6garlic cloves
medium, thinly sliced

4scallions
ends trimmed and thinly sliced

0.33 ounceginger
piece, peeled and minced

1 teaspooncumin seeds

40gtomato paste

2 teaspoonsgaram masala

1jalapeño
stemmed, seeded, and minced

1 teaspoonground paprika

½ teaspoonground turmeric

1 x 13.5 ouncecan coconut milk

¼ cupcilantro leaves
roughly chopped, and tender stems
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