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Yellow Bean Chapo Madondo

Prep 10 min Cook 30 min Serves 5 Easy Kenyan

A Kenyan favourite, made easy. Tender Cherubet Yellow Beans simmered in a rich tomato and spice sauce, served with warm, flaky chapati.

Vegetarian

Method

  1. 1

    Defrost the beans

    Remove the 500g Cherubet Yellow Beans from the freezer and allow them to defrost. Drain any excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Sauté the onions

    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Add the aromatics

    Add the garlic and green pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Build the tomato base

    Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and formed a thick sauce.

  5. 5

    Season

    Add the cumin, coriander, paprika and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add the yellow beans

    Stir in the 500g pre-cooked Cherubet Yellow Beans. Add ½ cup of water, stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

  7. 7

    Simmer

    Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little more water if needed until you reach a thick, saucy consistency. Season with salt to taste.

  8. 8

    Garnish and serve

    Finish with fresh coriander and serve hot with chapati, kachumbari and avocado.

Serving suggestions

Serve with warm chapati, kachumbari and avocado