What to make with black-eyed peas

Waakyne is a popular meal cooked in West Africa. It is commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch, where it can be served with boiled eggs, fried plaintain, meat, fish, and even spaghetti.

Also needs: millet, rice

Faten wake is a traditional Hausa bean porridge from Northern Nigeria.

Also needs: onion, tomatoes, chile peppers

Akara are a Nigerian snack of fried beans. In Ghana, it is also known as koose or black-eyed pea fritters. Akara can be considered one of the simplest vegetarian or vegan-friendly Nigerian dishes.

Also needs: chile peppers, onion, broth or stock

Also needs: peas, onion, carrots, celery

Liberian fried plantains with beans is a popular and delicious dish in Liberia. It combines the sweet and savory flavors of ripe plantains with the heartiness of cooked beans.

Also needs: plantain, onion, garlic, paprika

Zambia beans and rice is a wholesome staple in Zambian cuisine. This flavorful combination of beans and rice is a complete and satisfying meal, often enjoyed by families across Zambia.

Also needs: onion, garlic, tomatoes, rice

Koko da kosai (Hausa for fermented corn porridge and bean fritters) is a beloved traditional breakfast widely eaten across Northern Nigeria and parts of West Africa.

Also needs: millet, ginger, cloves, onion, chile peppers

Moin moin, also called moimoi or moyin moyin, is a traditional West African (particularly Nigerian) dish based on black-eyed peas or other beans.

Also needs: bell pepper, chile peppers, onion, palm oil, broth or stock

Black-eyed peas and kale is a tasty side dish suitable for vegans.

Also needs: garlic, onion, tomatoes, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, kale

Also needs: bacon, onion, celery, bell pepper, rice, chile peppers