Couve com Amendoim — Print Recipe

Fresh leafy greens braised in a thick peanut sauce with tomatoes and garlic, a nutritious everyday dish from central Mozambique.

Ingredients

1 Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic for five minutes until softened and fragrant.
2 Add chopped tomatoes and cook for five minutes until they form a thick sauce, stirring occasionally.
3 Add chopped greens in handfuls, stirring each batch until wilted before adding the next portion.
4 Sprinkle ground peanuts over the greens, add a splash of water, and stir everything together thoroughly.
5 Cover and cook on low heat for ten minutes until greens are tender and the peanut sauce coats everything.
6 Season with salt and chili flakes, and serve as a side dish with xima or rice for a complete meal.

Did You Know?

This dish is a major source of protein for many Mozambican families, especially in rural areas where meat is scarce.