Quick Nigerian Dinner Recipe! EASY Moi Moi Recipe for Busy Moms

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

Wash black-eyed beans until the water is clear, removing some skin for fiber and nutrients.

Blend black-eyed beans with red bell pepper, onions, and some water until smooth.

Check the consistency and taste for salt, adding more if needed.

Mix in Jamaican curry and dry thyme leaves, adjusting the flavor as desired.

Add olive oil to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Prepare pouches for steaming, filling them two-thirds full with the mixture.

Place the pouches upright in a pot, ensuring they are not overfilled to prevent bursting.

Set a timer for one hour and steam until done.

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