Ghanaian•dinner•intermediate

Vegetarian Lomo Saltado

Name: Vegetarian Lomo Saltado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ghanaian
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

Vegetarian Lomo Saltado is a delicious and vibrant dish from Ghana that utilizes traditional ingredients but is anything but ordinary.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

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

Instructions

1
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.
2
Add red wine and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add mushrooms, cauliflower, and sweet potato and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
4
Stir in green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5
Serve hot over rice.

Chef's Tip

For extra flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of paprika.

Fun Fact

Ahijado, also known as lomo saltado, is a very popular dish in Peru, where it is typically served as an accompaniment to steak.

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