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Yam with Greens, Onion, and Okra
Yam with Greens, Onion, and Okra is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic vegetarian dish of boiled yam pieces finished by frying in groundnut oil with onion, sweet potato greens, okra and hot chillies. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Nigerian version of: Yam with Greens, Onion, and Okra.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
40 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Serves:
4–6
Rating: 
Tags : Chilli RecipesVegetarian RecipesVegetable RecipesNigeria Recipes
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Ingredients:
750g yams, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes
1 onion, chopped
225g sweet potato greens (substitute fresh spinach or kale) stemmed and chopped
125g okra, stemmed and sliced in thin rounds
60m groundnut oil
2 hot chillies, pounded to a paste
salt, to taste
Method:
Add the yams to a pot, cover with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil and continue boiling for about 5 minutes, or until the yam pieces are just tender. Drain the yam and set aside.
Heat the oil in a frying pan then add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes over medium heat before adding the chopped greens, okra, salt and chillies. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add the yams to the pan and continue cooking until they are heated through. Serve immediately.
