Moroho oa Lehapu & Groundnut Skillet (Basotho Braised Greens with Pumpkin & Peanuts) – Authentic Lesotho Recipe
Nutrient-rich mountain greens braised with sweet pumpkin cubes and crunchy peanuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇸 Lesotho (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Chopped spinach or kale, Diced sweet pumpkin, Crushed roasted peanuts and tomatoes, Garlic, Sweet onion
Ingredients for Moroho oa Lehapu & Groundnut Skillet (Basotho Braised Greens with Pumpkin & Peanuts) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chopped spinach or kale, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced sweet pumpkin, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crushed roasted peanuts and tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Lesotho seasoning (sweet onion, ginger pinch, sunflower 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 spinach or kale and diced sweet pumpkin along with sweet onion, ginger pinch, sunflower 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 tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.