
By weeatatlast.com
Vegan Egusi Soup
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:50min
Try this flavorful vegan egusi soup for a healthy twist on the traditional Nigerian dish. This stew which uses tofu and mushrooms is easy to make, nutritious, and low-carb!
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:19:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories317.7 kcal (16%)
Total Fat28.1 g (40%)
Carbs10.7 g (4%)
Sugars4.3 g (5%)
Protein10.9 g (22%)
Sodium792 mg (40%)
Fiber3.9 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

2 cupsegusi seeds
melon seeds

⅓ cupwater

⅓ cuppalm oil
to fry the tofu

250gmushrooms

250gtofu
ready - made, or homemade awara

⅓ cuppalm oil
to cook the egusi soup, use more or less, depending on your preference

0.5onion
diced

2 Tbsplocust beans
iru

1 Tbspmushroom powder
optional, make your own by blending dried mushrooms

2red bell-peppers
large

1scotch bonnet
or habanero peppers, use more or less, if preferred

3African bird eye chilis

1onion
medium-sized

vegetable seasoning cube

¾ tspsalt
to taste

¼ tspblack pepper
optional

1 cupvegetable stock
or water

500gfresh spinach
sliced, or frozen, or a mix of green vegetables such as ugwu and uziza leaf
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