Babenda Burkinabé (Braised Bitter-Sweet Greens, Kale, Fermented/Savory Rice & Peanut Crumble) – Authentic Burkina Faso Recipe
Mossi highland national dish simmering nutrient-rich greens with rice and crushed peanuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Finely chopped spinach, Kale, And amaranth greens, Garlic, Onions
Ingredients for Babenda Burkinabé (Braised Bitter-Sweet Greens, Kale, Fermented/Savory Rice & Peanut Crumble) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) finely chopped spinach, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups kale, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and amaranth greens
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Burkina Faso seasoning (onions, soumbala/umami seasoning, chili)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown finely chopped spinach for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and onions, soumbala/umami seasoning, chili, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add kale and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in and amaranth greens right before serving warm.