Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Moi Moi

A steamed bean pudding made without dairy or eggs, packed with flavor and nutrients. A healthy and allergen-conscious Nigerian classic.

90m6 servings

Contains shellfishDAIRY-freeEGG-free

350 cal|18g protein|40g carbs|12g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

2 cups Black-eyed peas
1 Red bell pepper
1 medium Onion
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper
2 cups Vegetable broth
1/4 cup Palm oil
2 tbsp Ground crayfish
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Leafy greens (spinach or ugu)
Aluminum foil or moi moi leaves

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Soak the black-eyed peas in water for at least 3 hours or overnight.
2Peel the skin off the soaked black-eyed peas by rubbing them together in water.
3Blend the peeled beans with red bell pepper, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper until smooth.
4Pour the blended mixture into a bowl. Add vegetable broth, palm oil, ground crayfish, and salt. Stir well to combine.
5Fold in the chopped leafy greens.
6Spoon the mixture into aluminum foil or moi moi leaves, folding to seal.
7Steam the moi moi for 45-60 minutes, or until firm. Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
8Serve hot or warm.

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