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Haitian Mayi Moulen (Buttered Cornmeal Porridge) with Black Beans

35 min Serves 4 ~502 kcal/serving ~£4.80 (£1.20/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 250 g fine polenta (cornmeal)
  • 400 g tinned black beans, drained
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 2 spring onions

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
502 kcal
Protein
14.3 g
Carbohydrate
66.3 g
of which sugars
4.2 g
Fat
16.9 g
of which saturates
12.3 g
Fibre
10.2 g
Salt
0.78 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Bring 900ml water to the boil, then whisk in the polenta a little at a time, stirring constantly over a low heat for 10-12 minutes until smooth and thick. Stir in the coconut milk and the butter.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in a little oil for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the black beans and 100ml water, and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spoon the buttery cornmeal porridge into bowls and top with the black bean sauce.

  5. 5

    Scatter with the sliced spring onions to serve.

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