Mufushwa weMunyemba unedovi
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- 06 Mar 2023
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Mufushwa (dried vegetables) is one of the ways that was used to preserve vegetables for later consumption here in Zimbabwe from time immemorial. I shall be showing you one of the ways I use to prepare mufushwa weMunyemba unedovi (dried Cowpeas leaves in peanut butter).
As you may already know, most leafy greens are a good source of iron, and munyemba is no exception, whether it is dried (mufushwa) or fresh. It is also known to be a rich source of calcium, vitamin C, phosphorus, potassium, and folate among others. Munyemba has also been said to be a good source of protein! Making it one of the few leafy vegetables that provide protein. Stating it plainly, it means that some of the health benefits of munyemba (cowpeas) include aiding in the development of strong bones, and teeth, management of hypertension, and diabetes, as well as promoting heart health.
Let’s get down to how we prepare this nutritious, and delicious vegetable!
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 30 min
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200g mufushwa weMunyemba
2 tsp salt
300 ml water
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large tomatoes, grated
2 heaped tbsp peanut butter
3 tbsp oil
Do This
- Get your ingredients together. Put Munyemba into a pot, add water and 1 tsp salt. Partly close the pot and boil for 15 min.
- Remove the greens from the pot, and put any remaining water in a separate jug. Read More…
