Vegan Moimoi
Discover this delicious and protein-packed Vegan Moimoi, a plant-based twist on the Nigerian steamed bean cake traditionally made with black-eyed peas. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of bold spices, including paprika and scotch bonnet pepper, and enhanced with nutritional yeast for a savory umami kick, this dish is a flavor-filled celebration of West African cuisine. The creamy bean mixture is steamed to perfection, creating a soft, pudding-like texture that’s satisfying and versatile. With a preparation time of just 40 minutes and a generous yield of 6 servings, Vegan Moimoi makes a delightful addition to your repertoire of healthy vegan recipes. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with salad, grains, or vegetables for a hearty side dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for fans of plant-based protein and global flavors, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. This will soften the beans and make peeling easier.
After soaking, rub the soaked beans between your palms to remove the skins. Rinse several times to separate the skins from the beans until mostly clean.
In a blender, combine the peeled beans, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth, adding a small amount of water if necessary to help the blending process.
Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the vegetable oil, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and baking powder. The consistency of the mixture should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
Grease heat-safe moimoi containers or ramekins lightly with vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can use aluminium foil parcels or banana leaves.
Pour the bean mixture into the prepared containers, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during cooking.
Place the containers in a large pot and add water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the containers. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and steam for about 60 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough water in the pot, replenishing with boiling water if necessary.
After cooking, insert a skewer into the middle of a moimoi; if it comes out clean, the moimoi is done. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own with a salad or cooked grains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.6 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4786 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3041 mg | 65% | |
*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.
