Vegan Moin Moin
Discover the deliciously wholesome flavors of Vegan Moin Moin, a plant-based twist on a classic West African dish! Made with protein-rich black-eyed peas blended into a velvety batter with red bell pepper, onion, and a hint of heat from scotch bonnet pepper, this recipe delivers a vibrant and aromatic experience in every bite. Enhanced with the umami of tomato paste and nutritional yeast, then steamed to perfection, this oil-infused delicacy boasts a rich, pudding-like texture that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, serve it warm alongside rice, bread, or your favorite salad for a hearty, vegan-friendly meal. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe's hands-on process rewards you with authentic and deeply flavorful results that celebrate the essence of African cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups black-eyed peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 small scotch bonnet pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup palm oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Start by soaking the black-eyed peas in water for about 30 minutes. This helps to soften the skin, making it easier to peel.
After soaking, rinse the beans thoroughly and rub them between your hands to remove the skins. Repeat this process until most of the skins are off.
In a blender, combine the peeled beans, red bell pepper, onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth and thick.
Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, palm oil, salt, white pepper, and nutritional yeast.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water gradually, stirring until the batter is smooth and has a thick pouring consistency similar to pancake batter.
Grease ramekins or heatproof bowls suitable for steaming, or you can use banana leaves or aluminum foil to wrap individual portions of the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins or wrap portions in banana leaves/foil, filling them about 3/4 full to allow room for expansion during cooking.
Arrange the ramekins or wrapped portions in a steaming pot. Add enough water to the pot to steam the moin moin effectively, without the water touching the batter.
Cover the pot and steam for about 60-70 minutes. Keep checking periodically to ensure there's enough water for steaming, adding more if necessary.
The moin moin is done when it is set and firm to the touch. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a main dish or side, accompanied by rice or bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2988 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2828 mg | 60% | |
*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.
