‘Dodo’ (from the amaranth plant family) is one vegetable that grows pretty much anywhere, in your backyard, even by the road. It’s a vegetable that’s not used often, yet so delicious and easy to get. Here is a fun new way to prepare it.

PREPARATION: 30 mins

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

* Whole wheat Spaghetti (you can also use normal pasta, but for a much healthier meal, whole wheat is better) 100g per person. * 400g of minced meat * Two handfuls of dodo * Fresh cream * Butter * Green pepper * Red onions * Tomatoes * Salt/pepper

PREPARATION

STEP 1:

Slice your tomatoes, onions and green pepper into julienne

Chop your dodo

STEP 2:

In a hot pan, add two big spoons of butter, let it melt for a minute.

Add the minced meat, panfry it for 10 minutes, add 2 ½ of warm water inside.

Add your chopped dodo, green pepper, onions and garlic in the pan. Cook it all together for 5 minutes.

Add two big spoons of fresh cream. Let it cook for 10 minutes on low heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper.

Add tomatoes one minute before the dish is ready. Leila Essone is a food enthusiast who loves to create new healthy dishes using local products.