Red Red
Red Red is a popular Ghanaian stew made with black-eyed peas in a rich, spicy tomato and pepper sauce. It is typically served with fried plantains (kelewele) or rice, making it a hearty and flavorful staple. The dish gets its name from the vibrant red color of the tomato base.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates from the black-eyed peas, with moderate fat from the cooking oil. It is rich in fiber, iron, and folate, and a typical serving contains approximately 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Folate | 220 mcg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 800 IU |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 70 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Red Red is a quintessential example of West African comfort food, often enjoyed as a main meal. Nutritionally, the combination of black-eyed peas and tomatoes provides a complete amino acid profile and a significant boost of antioxidants like lycopene.
