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healthy akara recipe

Healthy Akara

Akara on a weightloss journey? Yes you read right!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Nigerian, West African
Calories: 63

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Oloyin Beans Honey Beans
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 1/2 Habanero Pepper
  • 1 Large Egg Optional
  • Seasoning to Taste
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Soak your unpeeled beans for a few minutes to soften them. If you have a weaker blender, soak them overnight in the fridge to ensure they blend seamlessly the next day
  2. Blend the Base Add the soaked beans to your blender along with the egg, onions, and habanero pepper until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. Add your seasoning to taste, and get ready to whip air into the batter until it becomes incredibly light and airy.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add just 1/2 tablespoon of oil.
  5. Drop about 3 scoops of your whipped batter into the pan, flattening them slightly so they cook like pancakes or savory patties.
  6. Let them cook until golden on the bottom, then flip and cook the other side.

Notes

Nutritional info per 3 patties
  • Calories - 189
  • Protein - 9g
  • Fiber - 4g
  • Fat - 8g