Muriwo unedovi recipe

Muriwo unedovi is a popular Zimbabwean dish made with collard greens cooked with groundnut (peanut) butter. Here's a simple recipe for Muriwo Unedovi:

**Ingredients:**
- Collard greens (kale or spinach can be used as alternatives)
- 2-3 tablespoons groundnut (peanut) butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Greens:**
   - Wash the collard greens thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

2. **Cook the Greens:**
   - In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the chopped collard greens and cook until they are tender but still vibrant green. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.

3. **Drain Excess Water:**
   - Drain the cooked collard greens and set them aside.

4. **Prepare the Peanut Butter Sauce:**
   - In a separate pan, heat the groundnut butter over medium heat.

5. **Add Aromatics:**
   - Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the peanut butter. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.

6. **Incorporate Tomatoes:**
   - Add diced tomatoes to the peanut butter mixture and cook until the tomatoes are softened.

7. **Combine with Greens:**
   - Mix the cooked collard greens with the peanut butter sauce, ensuring the greens are well coated.

8. **Seasoning:**
   - Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

9. **Simmer:**
   - Let the Muriwo Unedovi simmer for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

10. **Serve:**
    - Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve Muriwo Unedovi hot.

This dish is often served with sadza or rice. Enjoy your Muriwo Unedovi!

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