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Yam Porridge (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Yam Porridge (Dairy-Free)

A hearty and comforting Nigerian yam porridge, made creamy without any dairy. This dish is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a filling breakfast.

50m4 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-free
420 cal|12g protein|65g carbs|14g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Yam
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Onion
  • about 142 g Spinach
  • 3 tbsp Palm Oil
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Crayfish Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the about 450 g of yam and cut it into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2Finely chop the 1 medium red bell pepper and the 1 medium onion.
  3. 3Heat the 3 tbsp of palm oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C).
  4. 4Add the chopped 1 medium red bell pepper and the chopped 1 medium onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  5. 5Add the about 450 g of yam cubes and the 4 cups of vegetable broth to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the yam is fork-tender and easily pierced.
  6. 6Stir in the 2 tbsp of crayfish powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
  7. 7Add the about 142 g of spinach to the pot and stir gently until it wilts into the yam porridge, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. 8Serve the yam porridge hot.

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