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How to Make Rwanda Bananas with Green Split Peas Soup Recipe

By Twinomugisha Charles

Do you like Rwanda Bananas with Green Split Peas recipe? Do you know how to make Bananas with Green Split Peas? This page will show you the details about this dish in Rwanda.

Pea soup is soup made, typically, from dried peas. It is, with variations, a part of the cuisine of many cultures. It is greyish-green or yellow in color depending on the regional variety of peas used. Pea soup has been eaten since antiquity; it is mentioned in many old books, and according to one source "the Greeks and Romans were cultivating this legume about 500 to 400 BC. During that era, vendors in the streets of Athens were selling hot pea soup. In Rwanda, its much enjoyed with Bananas commonly know as Matoke.

Ingredients to Make Bananas With Green Split Peas Recipe

*2 cup dried green split Peas, pre-soaked
*4 x ripe bananas
*1/2 tsp salt
*2 tbl palm oil, or other cooking-oil
*1 sm Onion, thinly sliced
Directions to Make Bananas With Green Split Peas Recipe

1. Cook the Peas in enough water to cover until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Peel bananas and lay them whole on top of the Peas without mixing.
3. Continue to cook for 10 minutes until bananas are soft, adding a bit of water if necessary to prevent Peas from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Meanwhile, heat the palm oil in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the Peas and bananas. Brown the onions. Then with a slotted spoon, remove bananas and Peas from the first pot and add to the onions.
5. Sprinkle in the salt and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring gently but constantly, until oil has been absorbed. Serve hot.

Green Split Peas (Pisum sativum) are part of the legume family. Split Peas are husked (or dehulled) and split in half. The Green Split Pea is about ¼ of an inch wide and pale green in color. Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture. The Split Pea has more of an earthy flavor than the whole dried pea, similar to the lentil in versatility and nourishment.

Twinomugisha Charles is a writer who enjoys sharing his knowledge on various topics about Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.More of his articles can be found at How to make Rwanda Banana with Split Peas Cooking Guide and at Rwanda Special Recipes.

Try Sweet Potatoes For a Healthy, Flavorful Addition to Your Family Dinners

(ARA) - The dinner table is a favorite gathering place for many American families. Sharing an evening meal is a tradition because it gives all members a chance to connect, share stories, discuss and enjoy a bit of socializing before everyone dashes off to their next event.

Creating menus to keep everyone interested in making it home for the evening meal can be a challenge, especially if you've been preparing dinner for many years. And with more and more people looking for healthy meals - especially with all the holiday temptations - you may be looking for new options to serve your family.

One versatile ingredient that you can serve as a side dish, use to decorate fresh green salads or provide unique flavor for breads, is the sweet potato. Grown in the United States, raw sweet potatoes are fat and cholesterol free, and contain a wide variety of nutrients including: vitamins A, B6, C, E and K, folate, fiber and potassium.

During the winter months you can use sweet potatoes to nutritionally enhance the comfort foods your family craves like the following soup recipe:

Sweet Potato Country Soup
Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
4 cups fresh sweet potatoes, washed and cubed
2 quarts chicken broth
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped sweet green peppers
4 cups cooked or canned garbanzo beans
2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cups grated Parmesan cheese; for garnish

Directions:

In a large saucepot, heat oil; saute onion and garlic for five minutes. Add celery, sweet potatoes, chicken broth and spices. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, green pepper and garbanzo beans; simmer 15 minutes longer. Carefully, in small batches, use a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice; heat through. Ladle 1 cup into each individual soup bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

And since sweet potatoes are available all year long, consider adding this sausage ball recipe as a great meat and veggie addition to dinners served both in winter and summer:

Sweet Potato Sausage Balls
Ingredients:
3 cups Bisquick
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pound sausage
1 1/2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients well. Roll into balls and place on greased sheet pan. Bake at 350 F. for 20 minutes, until brown.

The United States Sweet Potato Council offers these suggestions for serving sweet potatoes throughout the year:

* Scrub the skin, trim the ends and cut out bruised spots with a stainless steel knife.
* For baking in the oven or microwave, prick the skin several times with a fork. Bake at 400 F in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes or for four to six minutes in the microwave, turning halfway through the cooking time.
* Saute 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick slices or 1-inch cubes of sweet potatoes in 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir frequently.
* For salads, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into sticks and serve with your favorite dip or grate and toss in a salad. To prevent them from turning brown, immediately rinse them in cold water, and store in ice water or a plastic bag with ice until serving.

If you're looking for new menus to serve for your family dinners, and want to make sure they're healthy and nutritious, check out what sweet potatoes can bring to your dinners. Visit the United States Sweet Potato Council's site, http://www.sweetpotatousa.org/ for more information.

See also: Avoid Destroying the Color, Texture and Nutrients in Vegetables