Morogo (Wild Greens Relish)
Side DishBotswana

MorogoWild Greens Relish

Morogo refers to leafy greens and to dishes prepared from them in Botswana and neighboring cuisines. This version combines cooked morogo greens with tomato, onion, garlic, and peanut paste.

Prep

15m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
187kcal

Calories

7g

Protein

14g

Fat

12g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Greens

  • 300g
    Morogo Greens (rinsed and roughly chopped)
  • 300ml
    Water

Relish

  • 120g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 200g
    Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 60g
    Peanut Paste
  • 25ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 6g
    Salt

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a boil and cook the morogo greens just until wilted and tender. Drain well.

  2. 02

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the onion until soft.

  3. 03

    Add the garlic and stir briefly, then add the tomato and cook until it forms a thick sauce.

  4. 04

    Stir in the peanut paste until it melts into the sauce.

  5. 05

    Add the cooked morogo greens and the salt.

  6. 06

    Cook for a few more minutes, stirring gently, until the relish is well combined and no longer watery.

  7. 07

    Serve hot as a side dish.

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