Vegan Lentil Moi Moi

Name: Vegan Lentil Moi Moi
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: - 2 cups dried red lentils (or yellow lentils)- 1 large red bell pepper- 1 medium onion, chopped- 2 cloves garlic, minced- 1 small Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (optional for heat)- 1 tablespoon tomato paste- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (sunflowe

24 steps

Here's a recipe for Vegan Lentil Moi Moi, a delicious plant-based version of the traditional Nigerian dish made with steamed ground beans, but using lentils instead. This dish is protein-packed and perfect for vegans.

Updated at: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:31:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories489.3 kcal (24%)

Total Fat15.1 g (22%)

Carbs67.2 g (26%)

Sugars5.4 g (6%)

Protein24.7 g (49%)

Sodium11.5 mg (1%)

Fiber11.7 g (42%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 cupsdried red lentils

or yellow lentils pped ced pepper al, sunflowe

2 clovesgarlic

1 tablespoontomato paste

¼ cupvegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

**Instructions:**

Step 2

1. **Prepare the Lentils:**

Step 3

- Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.

Step 4

- Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and allow them to soak for about 30 minutes. Drain the water after soaking.

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2. **Blend the Ingredients:**

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- In a blender, combine the soaked lentils, red bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic, Scotch bonnet (if using), and tomato paste. Add 1/2 cup of water and blend until smooth.

Step 7

- If needed, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, to ensure a smooth consistency. The mixture should be thick but pourable.

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3. **Season the Lentil Mixture:**

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- Pour the blended mixture into a large mixing bowl.

Step 10

- Add vegetable oil, smoked paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Crumble in the vegetable stock cube or add vegetable broth.

Step 11

- Mix well to combine all the seasonings.

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4. **Prepare for Steaming:**

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- If using banana leaves, rinse them in warm water to soften, then cut into pieces large enough to wrap the lentil mixture.

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- Alternatively, you can use ramekins or line a steamer with foil.

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5. **Fill and Steam:**

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- Spoon the lentil mixture into banana leaves, foil, or ramekins. Fold the banana leaves or foil tightly around the mixture to form small parcels or cover the ramekins with foil.

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- Place the parcels or ramekins in a steamer. If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a steaming rack or improvise by placing a colander over simmering water.

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6. **Steam the Moi Moi:**

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- Steam for about 45 minutes to 1 hour on medium heat. Check periodically to ensure there’s enough water in the steamer.

Step 20

- To check if the moi moi is done, insert a toothpick into the center of one parcel; it should come out clean.

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7. **Serve:**

Step 22

- Once fully cooked, remove the moi moi from the steamer and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 23

- Serve hot as a side dish or main meal with rice, salad, or other traditional accompaniments.