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Mutakura wemaphuta (bean and pumpkin stew)

A mild, comforting stew where the pumpkin melts into the sauce and the beans add a firmer bite. It's an everyday vegetarian dish, served with maize porridge.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans the night before, then cook them in water until tender.
  2. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes of about 3 cm.
  3. Finely slice the onions and fry them in the oil until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the diced tomato and let it break down for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the pumpkin, the drained beans, the paprika and the water to the pan.
  6. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the pumpkin starts to fall apart a little.
  7. Season, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use well-rinsed canned beans to save an hour of cooking time.

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