Ugu and Pineapple Juice

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Ugu and Pineapple Juice

This fabulous recipe is created by Nigerian food blogger, MIH teacher and cookery book author Duchess Nena and is featured in her new book cookery book Igbo Vegan. Jump to end of the recipe for the link to the book - you won't regret it. 

Ingredients

Serves 2

• Ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves) vegetable.

• 1 small pineapple.

• 2 limes.

• 1/2 cup of water 

Method

1. Using a large mixing bowl, add in water and the ugu leaves then wash to remove any present dirt and sand.
2. Use a sharp knife to cut the pineapple into smaller chunks then place them into a food processor.
3. Add in the ugu leaves and squeeze of lime juice.
4. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth. 
5. Let the juice chill in the fridge for a few minutes then serve. 

For more delicious recipes from Duchess Nena check out her latest book Igbo Vegan available to buy from her West African plant-based food company Uziiza   IGBO VEGAN – ULTIMATE GUIDE TO IGBO PLANTBASED – Uziiza