Easy
Mozambican
Leafy Matapa Peanut Stew Vitality
Mozambique's beloved Matapa, a traditional cassava leaf dish from rural communities blending African and Portuguese influences. This healthy vegan version boosts nutrition with peanuts and coconut for immune-supporting Mozambican plant-based meals.
50
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
500.00 g
Cassava leaves
or spinach, chopped
200.00 g
Peanuts
ground
400.00 ml
Coconut milk
light
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
5 minutes
2
Add tomatoes, cook 5 minutes.
5 minutes
3
Add leaves, peanuts, coconut milk, salt.
4
Simmer until thickened.
20 minutes
5
Serve with xima.