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Cholesterol-Friendly Bean Cakes (Moi Moi)

Name: Cholesterol-Friendly Bean Cakes (Moi Moi)
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled beans (black-eyed peas or brown beans); 1 medium onion; 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper; 1 scotch bonnet (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup warm water

Ingredients

2 cups peeled beans (black-eyed peas or brown beans) — soaked overnight
1 medium onion — chopped
1 red bell pepper red bell pepper — chopped
1 scotch bonnet (optional) — for spice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon turmeric — for color and anti-inflammatory benefit
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup warm water — as needed for blending

Instructions

1Blend soaked beans, onion, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet with a little warm water until smooth.
2Add olive oil, ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric, and black pepper to the mixture. Blend again briefly.
3Pour mixture into ramekins, bowls, or moi moi leaves, filling them halfway.
4Steam in a pot or steamer for 40–50 minutes, until firm and cooked through.
5Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a main dish or side.

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