Sugar-Free Moin Moin
Sugar-Free Moin Moin is a vibrant, protein-packed take on a classic Nigerian dish, perfect for those looking to enjoy its authentic flavors without added sugar. Made from peeled black-eyed peas blended with fresh bell peppers, onions, and scotch bonnet peppers, this recipe is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and fiery African flavors. Palm oil, ground smoked fish, and optional crayfish enrich the dish, creating a savory and aromatic experience. Steamed to perfection in individual containers, it’s a healthy and visually stunning dish that pairs beautifully with rice, plantains, or bread. With customizable garnishes like hard-boiled eggs, this sugar-free version of Moin Moin is ideal for anyone embracing a clean-eating lifestyle while indulging in traditional Nigerian cuisine. Ready in just over two hours, it’s a satisfying meal guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black-eyed peas
- 2 medium Bell peppers
- 1 large Onion
- 1 unit Scotch bonnet peppers
- 0.5 cup Palm oil
- 2 cups Fish stock or water
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Crayfish (optional)
- 0.5 cup Ground smoked fish or shredded cooked fish
- 2 units Eggs (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
Start by soaking the black-eyed peas in water for at least 1 hour. This will make it easier to remove the skins.
After soaking, rinse the beans thoroughly and rub them between your palms to peel off the skins. Change the water several times until most of the skins float to the top and can be poured off.
Drain the beans and transfer them to a blender.
Add the bell peppers, onion, scotch bonnet peppers, and crayfish (if using) to the blender.
Add the fish stock or water to the blender mixture as well.
Blend the mixture until very smooth. Depending on your blender's capacity, you might need to do this in batches.
Pour the blended mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the palm oil, salt, and ground smoked fish or shredded cooked fish. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Taste to adjust seasoning if necessary, ensuring all flavors are well balanced.
Grease ramekins or aluminum foil containers with a little oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the moin moin mixture into the containers, filling them to about three-quarters full to allow room for rising as it cooks.
If using eggs for garnish, slice them into rings and place a slice on top of each filled container.
Prepare a large pot with a steamer basket or a makeshift steaming setup, filling the pot with a small amount of water just below the basket level.
Place the filled containers into the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch the water directly.
Cover the pot with a lid wrapped in a clean cloth to trap the steam and prevent water from dripping into the moin moin.
Steam over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until the moin moin is set and cooked through. You can test with a fork; it should come out clean.
Once done, remove the moin moin from the steamer and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as is, or alongside rice dishes, plantains, or bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.0 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1102 mg | 367% | |
| Sodium | 5789 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 162.7 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3904 mg | 83% | |
*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.
