Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 9 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Cassava | not in our table | 0 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
| Taro | not in our table | 0 |
| Yam | not in our table | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- washed, peeled, and cut into serving-sized pieces:
- sweet cassava tubers (also called manioc, or yuca)
- plantains
- red potatoes or white potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- taro (also called cocoyam)
- yams
- salt
- For Mashed Vegetables:
- beans with one of the vegetables listed above
- beans and corn (maize)
- salt
Directions
Heat water and salt (to taste) to boiling in a saucepan.
Add vegetables.
Cook until tender.
Serve with any main dish.
For Mashed Vegetables:
Heat water and salt (to taste) to boiling in a saucepan.
Add all ingredients.
Cook until tender.
Drain water from pan, and mash (like mashed potatoes or refried beans).
Season with any or all (or none) of the following: fried onion, palm oil, cayenne pepper or red pepper, hot sauce, ground dried shrimp, dried fish, salted fish, or smoked fish.
Category:Chadian Recipes
Category:Chadian Vegetarian