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Kenyan Easy Njahi (Black Beans) Breakfast Recipe: A Flavorful Start to Your Day

Discover a simple yet flavorful Kenyan breakfast with this easy Njahi (black beans) recipe. This nutritious and satisfying dish is packed with protein and fiber, making it the perfect energizing start to your day. Learn how to prepare this authentic Kenyan breakfast at home with our step-by-step guide. You will love this one! Enhance your hospitality for the glory of God.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine African, caribbean, kenyan, latin america
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan/ sufuria
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 knife
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 grater

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pre-boiled black beans (I soak them overnight, rinse, then boil them until soft. To boil for fewer minutes, you can pressure cook the beans)
  • 1 medium size onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp finely grated fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 medium size tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium size carrots
  • 3 tbsps cooking oil
  • 1 tsp tomato paste (In the absence of tomato paste, add an extra tomato)
  • Spices of choice (I like to use ½ teaspoon each paprika, curry powder, & mchuzi mix)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsps chopped cilantro/ dhania to garnish and enhance the taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium to high heat. Add the onion and fry until softened.
  • Add garlic and ginger and fry to a light golden color. Stir continuously with your wooden spoon for even frying.
  • Add the tomatoes and carrots. Stir them until even. Cover and lower the heat significantly. Let the mixture cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir the mixture. The tomatoes will break down as you stir. Crush them further with your wooden spoon as you stir.
  • Add the salt and spices. Stir them until even. Cover and cook for two minutes on low heat for the spices to cook and combine well with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add about ½ cup of water. Stir until even.
  • Add the pre-boiled beans/ njahi. Stir, cover, and let the black beans cook until ready, the carrots too.
  • Set aside about a teaspoon of the cilantro to garnish. Stir in the rest of the cilantro.
  • Garnish with the remaining cilantro by sprinkling it on the surface of the cooked black beans/ Njahi.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as, eggs - a classic breakfast addition, or tea/ beverage of choice as we do in Kenya.
    Enhance your hospitality for the glory of God.

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Notes

Tips and Variations:

• Spice it Up:
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, a chopped jalapeño, or red pepper/ pilipili for extra heat.
• Add Veggies:
Include bell peppers, courgette, or spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
• Make it Hearty:
Add cooked meat such as beef, chicken, or sausage.
You can also add arrow roots/ nduma for a more substantial meal.

Nutritional Benefits:

Njahi is packed with nutrients including proteins which are essential for building and repairing tissues, fiber for promoting digestive health and keeps you feeling full, iron which is important for red blood cell production, potassium which helps regulate blood pressure, and magnesium that helps with bone health and muscle function.
This easy Njahi recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.
It's also a versatile dish that can be adapted to your preferences and dietary needs.
So, why not give it a try and experience the flavors of Kenya at your breakfast table?
Don't forget to share this recipe with your friends and family!
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