HOW TO PREPARE DELICIOUS YAM-PLANTAIN-BEANS COMBO🍷

As we are growing up, I remember mum prepares yam-banana combination as a special delicacy. It is so special because it's one of those foods we don't get to eat often. I mean, like the way we are used to rice or Eba. The method of preparation is the same; the only difference is that I used plantain instead & I added beans to my recipe.
This is a very yummy meal you can't afford to miss for anything in the world😄😉, trust me.

Before we continue, it is important you know the benefits of the major ingredients (Yam, Plantain & Beans) so that you will be fully aware of what you're about to enjoy😄😋

Yam as we all know is an energy giving food by virtue of its high Carbohydrate content. Apart from being a good source of energy, yam is said to contain Vitamins like Vit. A, B-complex & C which help to perform functions like improvement of our vision, reduces inflammation, helps in body building, skin smoothening, enabling the immune system to function perfectly, aids in wound healing, etc.

Plantain is known to be a good source of energy. It contains a high amount of dietary fibre which helps ensure healthy bowels and reduces constipation.  It also contains several vitamins & minerals.

Beans has a lot of health benefits which include but not limited to:
providing the body with soluble fiber, which plays an important role in controlling blood cholesterol levels;  contains a wide range of cancer-fighting plant chemicals, the consumer has a lower risk of heart disease and the seeds are fully packed with protein.

You can use any type of beans. I used the black eyed beans for this recipe.

Below are the list of ingredients I used for this recipe:

• 3inches of yam
• 1 small sized unripe plantain
• 2 small sized ripe plantain
• 1 cup of Beans
• Ebonyi Palm Oil (or any palm oil of your choice)
• 1 Onion bulb
• 5 pieces of green beans (optional)
• 2 seasoning cubes
• Grounded fresh pepper
• Salt (To taste)

Procedure:

• Parboil your beans, then cook until it's very soft (I like my beans very soft).
• Peel the yam & cut into cubes.
• Add about 1 teaspoon of salt, add water, then cook until it's almost done. 
• Wash the plantains and add to the almost cooked yam & cook till it's very soft (you can see them about to tear apart from the skin). 
• Remove the plantain from the water, allow to cool down so you can be able to touch it with your hands. 
• Remove the peels, then cut into desired sizes/shapes & set aside. Otherwise, leave it & mash together with the cooked yam, afterwards.
• Pour the cooked yam in a sieve to drain excess water. Use your wooden spoon to mash it. Please don't make it look like pounded yam. Don't mash completely. We need to have small pieces of yam in them.
• Add the palm oil (you don't need to overheat it. 3 seconds is okay) & sliced onions. 
• Add the pepper, salt & seasoning cubes & turn with a wooden spoon.
• Add the plantain, mashed yam & beans.
• Mix very well with the wooden spoon.
• Taste to see if you're good or if you still need to add other things.

And our yummilicious😋 yam-plantain-beans meal is ready. Yeaaaaaaa💃👯

Please Note: If you want, you can scoop out some of the fried oil & onions (I added 5 pieces of green beans) for a light garnishing.
Enjoy🍷

Please feel free to ask questions.

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Thank you!