Keto Ewa Agoyin Stew
Nigerian Bean Stew (Mushroom/Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no actual beans are used. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto re-imagination of Ewa Agoyin, the popular mashed bean stew. This version replaces the high-carb beans with a blend of slow-cooked mushrooms, cauliflower, and perhaps a touch of puréed eggplant, simmered in a rich, dark, and spicy palm oil stew often infused with bell peppers, onions, and smoked prawns or fish.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini), cauliflower, eggplant/zucchini, palm oil, bell peppers (red), habanero peppers, onions, smoked prawns or dry fish, crayfish, stock cubes, salt, iru (fermented locust beans).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no actual beans are used. Confirm no added sugars in the stew. Request minimal use of high-carb vegetables if very strict.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or seasoning. Mushrooms and vegetables contain natural carbs; heavy portions can increase total carbs.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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