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Ervilhas guisadas (stewed peas)

Peas simmered in a fragrant tomato and onion sauce, a very common family dish in Mozambique. Soft and slightly sweet, it goes well with rice, farinha or bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

191 kcal per serving

Protein
6.8 g
Carbohydrates
12.2 g
of which sugars
6.6 g
Fat
10.9 g
of which saturated fat
1.3 g
Fiber
7.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely slice the onion, crush the garlic, and grate or mash the tomatoes.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the garlic and paprika, then the tomatoes. Cook gently for 5 to 7 minutes until you have a thick sauce.
  4. Stir in the peas, season with salt and pepper, and add the water.
  5. Cover and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the peas are tender and the sauce is well combined.
  6. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

With beans. Replace the peas with cooked red beans for a heartier version.

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