Vegetarian Garden Moi Moi
Packed with diced carrots, green peas, and sweet corn for added crunch and nutrition.

Total
1h 25m
Prep
35 min
Cook
50 min
Serves
5
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Recipe serves 5
Ingredients
- 3 cups Honey beans (brown beans or black-eyed peas)
- 2 large Red bell peppers (Tatashe)
- 2 pieces Scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 medium Onions
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 cubes Vegetable bouillon cubes
- 0.5 cup Diced carrots
- 0.5 cup Green peas
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Soak the beans in water for 10 minutes, then peel the skins off by rubbing them between your palms and rinsing thoroughly.
- 2
Blend the peeled beans, bell peppers, scotch bonnets, and onions with a little water until the mixture is a very smooth, silky paste.
- 3
Pour the bean batter into a large mixing bowl and stir in the vegetable oil and crushed bouillon cubes.
- 4
Slowly add the warm water and salt, whisking continuously for 5 minutes to incorporate air for a fluffy texture.
- 5
Gently fold in the diced carrots, green peas, and sweet corn using a spatula so they are evenly distributed.
- 6
Scoop the mixture into greased ramekins, foil containers, or traditional Uma leaves, ensuring they are only 3/4 full.
- 7
Place the containers in a large pot with a small amount of boiling water at the bottom, covering tightly to steam.
- 8
Steam on medium heat for 45 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then let cool before serving.
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