Heart-Healthy Moimoi
Discover a nutritious twist on a beloved West African dish with our Heart-Healthy Moimoi recipe! This flavorful bean pudding swaps traditional cooking oils for olive oil and folds in vibrant spinach leaves for added nutrients, making it a guilt-free delight. Perfectly balanced with protein-packed black-eyed peas, sweet red bell peppers, fiery scotch bonnet pepper, and aromatic garlic, this dish delivers bold flavors in a lighter, healthier form. Steamed to perfection, it’s a great option for meal prep or a wholesome dinner to share. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with rice and salad, this heart-smart and satisfying moimoi is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams black-eyed peas (dried)
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 2 medium onions
- 1 small scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 750 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams spinach leaves
Instructions
Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse well.
Rub the soaked beans between your hands to remove the skins. Rinse and repeat until most skins are removed.
Add the cleaned black-eyed peas, chopped red bell peppers, chopped onions, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, and tomato paste into a blender. Blend until smooth and thick, adding a little water if necessary to aid blending.
Transfer the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl. Gradually stir in the olive oil, water, bouillon powder, and salt until the mixture is well combined and smooth in consistency.
Rinse and chop the spinach leaves finely. Fold them into the batter.
Prepare a steamer by adding water to the bottom pot and bring it to a boil.
Grease small heat-resistant bowls or moimoi leaves with olive oil. Divide the bean mixture evenly among them.
Place the containers into the steamer. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 60 minutes, or until the moimoi is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the moimoi to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2897 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.1 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.8 g | 242% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 127.6 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 7473 mg | 159% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
