Vegan Moin Moin

Delight in the rich, flavorful world of West African cuisine with this *Vegan Moin Moin*, a plant-based take on the beloved Nigerian bean pudding. Made with nutrient-packed black-eyed peas, vibrant red bell peppers, and a hint of heat from scotch bonnet peppers, this steamed delicacy is both wholesome and satisfying. The addition of nutritional yeast and palm oil (or vegetable oil) lends it a silky texture and depth of flavor, while tomato paste and fragrant seasonings round out its savory profile. Perfect as a main dish or a hearty side, this vegan recipe is steamed to perfection, yielding a protein-rich, gluten-free dish that's equally nourishing and delicious. Serve it alongside rice, bread, or enjoy it on its own for a taste of authentic African comfort food with a plant-based twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:70 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the black-eyed peas in water for about 30 minutes. This helps to soften the skin, making it easier to peel.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the peeled beans, red bell pepper, onion, scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth and thick.

Step 4

Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, palm oil, salt, white pepper, and nutritional yeast.

Step 5

Add the remaining 2 cups of water gradually, stirring until the batter is smooth and has a thick pouring consistency similar to pancake batter.

Step 6

Grease ramekins or heatproof bowls suitable for steaming, or you can use banana leaves or aluminum foil to wrap individual portions of the batter.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

The moin moin is done when it is set and firm to the touch. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm as a main dish or side, accompanied by rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1169.4

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2987.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231.7mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2827.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 38.8%