Trying to Conceive Recipe
Lunch
Moi moi with vegetables
Steamed black-eyed bean pudding with peppers and vegetables — a source of plant protein, fibre and folate.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Portions
- 4
- Moderate
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Preparing for fertility treatment
- Vegetarian
- High-protein
- Fibre-rich
- Folate-containing
- Budget-friendly
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Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Blend the soaked, peeled beans with the pepper, onion and warm water until smooth.
- Step 2. Stir in the oil, diced carrot, peas or ugu and a little salt.
- Step 3. Pour into moi moi leaves, small bowls or clean tins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Step 4. Steam over gently boiling water for 40–45 minutes until firm and set through the middle.
- Step 5. Check the centre is fully cooked before serving hot.
Allergens for your selection
No declarable allergens in the ingredients as currently selected.
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