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Nigerian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Nigerian Yam and Vegetable Stir-Fry

30 minutes · 4 servings · vegan

A home-style vegetable and yam dish inspired by everyday Nigerian cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds yam, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, sliced
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Let’s make it

  1. Boil the yam in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion for 2 minutes.
  3. Add carrots and green beans with a splash of water; cook 5 minutes.
  4. Add the yam, salt, and black pepper; toss gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Use softer vegetables and keep the cubes small for children.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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