Vagan yam and vegetables (Yam Porridge with Ugba)

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy vegan meal, look no further than this yam and vegetable dish! This recipe is packed with nutrients and flavor, and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Trust us, once you try this dish, you’ll be hooked!

This recipe hits all the right notes in nutrition, taste, health and what have you! Enjoy.

I never knew how to cook vagan yam and vegetables before my cousin came for a visit. She showed me how to cook them in a way that was both delicious and healthy. I was so excited to learn this new skill that I immediately started cooking them for my family.

Now, every time I make vagan yam and vegetables, I think of my cousin and the great times we had together learning how to cook this amazing dish.

She is a great cook and she taught me everything I need to know about making this dish. First, you need to soak the yams in water for at least an hour. This allows them to cook evenly and prevents them from sticking to the pan etc.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. This recipe is proof that healthy food can be flavorful and satisfying. So go ahead and give it a try and appreciate us later.

Vagan Yam and Vegetables Ingredients

• White Puna Yam
• Red Palm Oil
• Habanero or Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• Leafy Vegetables: Ugu or spinach, Amara and uziza leaves.
• Ukpaka (shredded oil bean)
• Onions
• Okra
• Seasoning cubes
• Ground crayfish
• Stockfish
• Salt

How to cook Vagan yam step by step guide.

Yam: Peeling and washing yams is an important step in preparing them for cooking. Yams should be peeled and washed thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or impurities. It is recommended to soak yams in water for at least one hour before cooking to help soften them.

Fresh Pepper: Wash and blend the tomatoes and set aside.

Onion: peel the onion, wash and slice then set aside.

Vegetable and okra: Select the veggies, wash them very well, slice the ugu and grind the okra.

Cooking Directions

• Rinse your cooking pot, add the peeled yam. Wash and add stockfish, add salt and seasoning cubes now. Cover with water and start to boil on a high heat.

• Once the yam start boiling, add palm oil, onion, and ground fresh pepper. Stir, cover the pot and allow the yam to cook .

• When the yam is done and the has thickened, stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.

• Add the ground okra, ugba, and uziza. Stir again, cover and allow to cook for just 1 min 8 seconds. Add in the veggies (ugu) and Amara leaves, stir and cook for 1 min.

• Bring this goodies down and serve hot.

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Conclusion

In conclusion,this article has shown how to make a delicious and healthy Yam Porridge with Ugba. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a hearty meal that is packed with nutrients. Try this recipe today and you’ll be sure to enjoy it.