Légumes Sautés — Print Recipe

Seasonal Central African vegetables — aubergine, okra, tomatoes — quickly sautéed in palm oil with garlic, a vibrant and nutritious side dish.

Ingredients

1 Prepare all vegetables: dice the aubergine, slice the okra, chop the tomatoes, and slice the onion.
2 Heat palm oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3 Add onion and garlic, stir-fry for two minutes until fragrant.
4 Add aubergine and cook for five minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften and brown.
5 Add okra and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook for three more minutes until okra is just tender.
6 Toss in fresh basil leaves, give a final stir, and serve immediately as a side dish.

Did You Know?

Central African gardens produce an astonishing variety of vegetables year-round thanks to the tropical climate.