Poivrons Farcis Au Moin Moin (moin Moin Stuffed Bell Peppers)
This recipe for Poivrons Farcis au Moin Moin (Moin Moin Stuffed Bell Peppers) is a delicious fusion of Benin and Nigerian cuisines. The traditional Nigerian dish, Moin Moin, is combined with the flavors of Benin to create a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup of peeled beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground crayfish
- 1 teaspoon of bouillon powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a blender, blend the peeled beans with a little water to form a smooth paste.
- In a large bowl, mix the bean paste with chopped onion, tomatoes, red bell pepper, vegetable oil, ground crayfish, bouillon powder, and salt.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the moin moin mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the moin moin is cooked through.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Blender
Tools
Knife Cutting board Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Poivrons Farcis au Moin Moin with a side of steamed rice or a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add some chopped scotch bonnet peppers to the moin moin mixture before stuffing the bell peppers.
Cost
$10