White Beans in Coconut Milk

This quick and easy bean dish is originally a Tanzanian recipe, served over rice as a main course. It also makes a lovely side dish for meat dishes. You can use chickpeas instead of white beans if you prefer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 400  ml  cooked white beans (or canned)
• 1  onion
• 1  clove garlic
• 1  tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 200  ml coconut milk

Directions

1. Finely chop onion and garlic clove.
2. Chop tomato.
3. Heat oil in a skillet.
4. Cook onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes.
5. Add chopped tomato, salt, pepper and turmeric, stir.
6. Add beans and coconut milk and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
7. Check the taste and add more seasonings if you prefer.