Easy
Central African
Ngoudja Cassava Leaf Stew
Embrace the earthy flavors of Central African Republic with this vegan Ngoudja - a wholesome cassava leaf stew infused with peanuts, promoting nutrient-rich eating from CAR's forest traditions.
55
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
4.00 cups
Cassava leaves
fresh or frozen, chopped
3.00 tbsp
Peanut butter
natural
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
2.00
Tomatoes
diced
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
3.00 cups
Vegetable broth
low-sodium
1.00 cup
Okra
sliced
1.00 cup
Spinach
chopped
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Boil cassava leaves until tender, drain.
20 minutes
2
Sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
5 minutes
3
Stir in peanut butter and broth.
4
Add cassava leaves and simmer.
15 minutes
5
Add okra and spinach, cook until soft.
10 minutes
6
Season and serve.