Waakye (Rice and Beans)
Rice and black-eyed peas cooked together with dried millet leaves for a distinctive reddish-brown color.
Why It Works
The tannins from millet leaves color the rice and add a subtle earthy flavor; served with a full complement of proteins and sides, it becomes an impressive complete meal.
Key Ingredients
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