Vegetarian Lomo Saltado is a delicious and vibrant dish from Ghana that utilizes traditional ingredients but is anything but ordinary.
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Ahijado, also known as lomo saltado, is a very popular dish in Peru, where it is typically served as an accompaniment to steak.
Vegetarian Lomo Saltado is a delicious and vibrant dish from Ghana that combines the freshness of vegetables with the warm, boldly flavored marinade of tomatoes, onions, and spices. It’s great as a light, flavorful entrée or can be served as part of a larger meal. Ama’s version of this classic utilizes traditional ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potatoes, but is anything but ordinary.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon achiote powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sweet potato, cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Steps
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, tomatoes, soy sauce, achiote powder, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add red wine and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, cauliflower, and sweet potato and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice.
Add some extra love
For extra flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of paprika.
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