Morogo wa Dinawa (Kalahari Braised Bean Greens, Tomatoes & Groundnut Crumble) – Authentic Botswana Recipe
Traditional Tswana leafy greens braised with juicy tomatoes and finished with nutty crushed peanuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇼 Botswana (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Chopped cowpea greens/spinach or kale, Ripe plum tomatoes, Crushed roasted peanuts and potatoes, Garlic, Sweet onion
Ingredients for Morogo wa Dinawa (Kalahari Braised Bean Greens, Tomatoes & Groundnut Crumble) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chopped cowpea greens/spinach or kale, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ripe plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crushed roasted peanuts and potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Botswana seasoning (sweet onion, mild chili, vegetable oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add chopped cowpea greens/spinach or kale and ripe plum tomatoes along with sweet onion, mild chili, vegetable oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and potatoes and serve straight from the skillet.