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