African Cuisine : Futari Coconut-Peanut Pumpkin

Mediterranean Cuisine

America's Worst Breakfast Foods
By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of eating breakfast. Studies show that people who take time for a morning meal consume fewer calories over the course of the day... More»

5 Essential Weight Loss Foods
By Dr. MaoShing Ni
There are many fad diets that promise to help you lose weight in almost no time at all. After two or three weeks on the diet you find yourself... More»

Bad Foods that are Actually Great for Your Waist
By Camille Noe Pagán
If you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream, and pizza thinking you're doing your waistline a favor, don't. They can actually help you lose weight -- and keep it off, too. More»

See All»

«All African Recipes
Futari Coconut-Peanut Pumpkin

INGREDIENTS

2 c Pumpkin peeled & cubed
2 c Sweet potatoes cubed
3 tbsp Onion finely chopped
1 tbsp Oil Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp Cloves
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 c Coconut milk
1 tsp Cinnamon

For: 8 servings

PREPARATION

Fry the onion into oil until golden. Combine with the pumpkin & the sweet potatoes in a heavy pot. Add lemon juice cloves salt and 1 cup coconut milk. Cover & simmer for 10 minutes.

Uncover stir gently & add cinnamon. Cook a further 15 to 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Add more milk if necessary.

Variation: Thin 1/4 cup peanut butter with 1/2 cup hot water adding water a little at a time. Add more water to make a cup & use in the recipe instead of coconut milk.