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Try these delightful African cowpea recipes
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Try these delightful African cowpea recipes

By Simran Jeet
Jan 06, 2025
09:52 am

What's the story

Cowpeas, a cornerstone of African cuisine, are versatile and nutrient-packed ingredients for a wide range of dishes.

Boasting high levels of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, they are a perfect foundation for meals that are both satisfying and good for you.

This article highlights five delicious dishes you can create with cowpeas, demonstrating their versatility and significance in African culinary heritage.

Fritters

Cowpea fritters: A crispy delight

A beloved street food in West Africa, akara (cowpea fritters) are made by blending cowpeas with onions, peppers, and spices, then deep-frying the mixture until it reaches a delicious golden brown.

These crispy treats are a favorite for breakfast or as a snack, and they're even tastier when served with a side of hot sauce or dunked in tomato sauce for some added zing.

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Salad

Cowpea salad: A refreshing twist

If you want something on the lighter side, a cowpea salad is the way to go.

Just mix some cooked cowpeas with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and a simple dressing of lemon juice and olive oil. You'll have a super refreshing salad in no time.

It's not only tasty but also really healthy. You can have it for lunch or as a side dish.

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Soup

Cowpea soup: Comfort in a bowl

Cowpea soup is like a warm hug in a bowl.

Begin by sauteing onions and garlic, then add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, spices (think cumin and coriander), and of course, the star of the show - cowpeas.

Let it all simmer until the peas are tender. Ladle this hearty soup into bowls and serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

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Stew

Stewed cowpeas: A hearty main course

Stewed cowpeas (lobia) is a hearty main course that goes great with rice or flatbreads.

Simply cook the cowpeas with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and plenty of spices until it all comes together into a thick stew.

This dish really lets the creamy texture of cowpeas shine, and they soak up all the flavors from the spices.

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Curry

Cowpea curry: An exotic flavor journey

If you love strong flavors, you absolutely need to try cowpea curry!

Saute onions with ginger-garlic paste, then add tomatoes to create the rich, flavorful base for your curry sauce.

Next, add cooked cowpeas and coconut milk to meld everything together into a creamy, dreamy delight.

Spice it up with plenty of curry powder or garam masala.

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