Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)

Name: Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 onion (chopped); 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped); 1 tomato (chopped); 1- inch piece of fresh ginger (minced or grated); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 10 to 12 cups chopped kale or collard greens; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (without added oil and sugar); 1/4 cup of water; 2 tsp coconut aminos; 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper sauce for heat; 2 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup

Muriwo Unedovi, also known as Peanut Butter Greens, is a traditional Zimbabwean dish that combines a leafy green vegetable with a peanut butter sauce. Make this into a Peanut Butter Greens Buddha Bowl for a complete and satisfying meal.

A casserole dish with peanut butter greens being dished up with a spoon.

These African-style greens in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce dish will ignite your taste buds and are vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and Daniel Fast approved.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Muriwo Unedovi Ingredients
How to Prepare Greens in Peanut Butter Sauce
The Backstory to This Recipe
Recipe FAQs
Other Recipes to Check Out
Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This muriwo unedovi dish is not only delicious, but also nutritionally sound. It's packed with Vitamins K, C, A, and several B-vitamins. By making this oil-free, it's lower in calories while still packing a big flavor punch. As an added bonus, this delicious dish can be made in under 30 minutes.

Muriwo Unedovi Ingredients

Kale or collard greens (or another leafy green of your choosing)
Tomato
Onion
Bell pepper
Scotch bonnet pepper sauce
Ginger
Garlic
Peanut butter
Smoked paprika
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Coconut aminos
Simple Homemade Date Syrup

top view of the ingredients for peanut butter greens: kale, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, peanut butter, Simple Homemade Date Syrup, Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder — ingredients: kale, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, peanut butter, Simple Homemade Date Syrup, Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder

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How to Prepare Greens in Peanut Butter Sauce

Step 1: Preheat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion to the hot pan and dry sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

Chopped tomatoes being added to a skillet with bell pepper and onions.

Step 2: Stir in chopped bell pepper and tomato. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down.

Minced garlic and ginger being added to the pan.

Step 3: Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir to combine.

Step 4: Stir in smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder and cook for another minute. Your kitchen should smell amazing.

Chopped kale being added to the pan with other veggies.

Step 5: Add chopped kale or collard greens, cover, and allow the greens to wilt without overcooking. They should be bright green, slightly tender, but with a bit of crunch. About 3 to 5 minutes should do it.

Creamy peanut sauce in a small mixing bowl with a spoon coming out.

Step 6: While greens are wilting, prepare the peanut butter sauce. In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, scotch bonnet pepper sauce, coconut aminos, Simple Homemade Date Syrup, and water. The sauce should be smooth and creamy, like a thick dressing.

Peanut sauce being added to the pan with wilted kale and other veggies.

Step 7: Add the peanut sauce to the wilted greens. Turn off the heat.

Murwiwo unedovi peanut butter greens in a pan.

Step 8: Carefully stir the peanut sauce to coat all the greens. Salt to taste and enjoy!

Enjoy this peanut butter greens recipe with your favorite whole grain and starchy veg, like with this peanut butter greens buddha bowl recipe.

A close up of peanut butter greens, sorghum and sweet potato in a white bowl with fork.

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The Backstory to This Recipe

Growing up in a Jamaican home, callaloo was the main leafy green veggie in our home. It was usually made with onions, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers. After moving to the South, I fell in love with collard greens made with smoked paprika and a blend of spices. My love for kale grew as I learned more about how food can be medicine in reversing many chronic diseases.

My appreciation for peanut butter also grew…

You see, my brother-in-law always makes his famous peanut stew on the weekends. While my girlfriend is always bragging about how she buys peanuts imported from Uganda to make her traditional African recipes in America.

When you combine all of this—my love for nutrient-rich greens, the smoked paprika and scotch bonnet peppers to season greens, as well as my new appreciation for using peanut butter beyond a PB&J sandwich, I was inspired to make Muriwo Unedovi Peanut Butter Greens. After coming across so many African dishes that used peanuts as a main ingredient, I wanted to come up with a dish that made greens and peanut butter the stars of the show.

The creamy peanut flavor combined with the smokiness from the paprika, the spice of the scotch bonnet peppers, and a slight sweetness from the Simple Homemade Date Syrup, takes your tastes buds on a joy ride. This recipe is a great addition to the rotation of your favorite meals that include greens.

Muriwo unedovi peanut butter greens in a white casserole dish with spoon sticking out of it and napkin blurred in the background.

Recipe FAQs

What can I eat this with?

This pairs well with a whole grain like sorghum, farro, quinoa, or brown rice. It's also delicious with sweet potatoes and plantains. If you want to keep it traditional to African cuisine, you can eat it with fufu. Fufu is a dish made with pounded cassava, yams, or plantains.

What kind of greens can I use for this dish?

The greens used for this dish are versatile; kale, collards, mustards, turnips, and Swiss chard are all great choices. This peanut sauce is so delicious it could also work well with cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, callaloo, cauliflower, cabbage, Bok choy, and Brussel sprouts.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. To reheat from frozen, let the greens thaw in the fridge and heat up in the microwave. You can also heat these in a pot on the stovetop. If the sauce starts to stick, add a splash of water and stir well.

There you have it. Muriwo Unedovi Peanut Butter Greens is a nutrient‑dense, flavor-packed side dish that defies expectations. It proves greens don’t have to be boring: they can be creamy, spicy, smoky, sweet, and totally crave-worthy. Give it a whirl next time you want something healthy that doesn’t taste like rabbit food.

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