Steamed Moimoi with Ground Beans
A silky smooth Nigerian bean pudding made from ground black-eyed peas, steamed until tender and served with fresh herbs. This Nigerian-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines black-eyed peas, onion, palm oil into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200g, soaked overnight black-eyed peas
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp palm oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and rinse 200g soaked black-eyed peas, then blend with 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 tbsp palm oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup water to the blended mixture and stir until well combined.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into greased ramekins or steamer cups.
- Step 4: Steam over boiling water for 25 minutes until set and firm.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve warm with fresh herbs.
