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Chocolatey Ghanaian Togbẹ Agbeli with Groundnut Sauce

Name: Chocolatey Ghanaian Togbẹ Agbeli with Groundnut Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Cassava flour, 2 cups; Cocoa powder, 1/4 cup; Warm water, 1 cup; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Raw peanuts, roasted, 1 cup; Onion, 1, chopped; Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Ground cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Water, 3 cups; Salt, To taste; Spinach leaves, 2 cups, washed; Bell peppers, 1 cup, sliced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup, chopped; Crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup

Discover the rich flavors of Ghana with this delightful fusion dish that combines the traditional Togbẹ Agbeli with a luscious groundnut sauce and a hint of chocolate.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 27, 2025

Chocolatey Ghanaian Togbẹ Agbeli with Groundnut Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Chocolatey Dough

Groundnut Sauce

Sautéed Vegetables

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 521 kcal
Protein: 15.75 g
Carbs: 54.75 g
Fat: 30.25 g
Fiber: 8.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2083 kcal
Protein: 63 g
Carbs: 219 g
Fat: 121 g
Fiber: 35 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Cassava flour 2 cups	640	6	152	2	8
Cocoa powder 1/4 cup	49	4	12	3	6
Warm water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Raw peanuts, roasted 1 cup	828	38	24	72	12
Onion 1, chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons	30	1	7	0	2
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Water 3 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Spinach leaves 2 cups, washed	14	2	2	0	1
Bell peppers 1 cup, sliced	24	1	6	0	2
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	28	0
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped	4	0	1	0	1
Crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup	200	10	2	16	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Chocolatey Dough

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix cassava flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
2
Form dough
Gradually add warm water, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
3
Rest dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside to rest for 30 minutes.

Crafting the Groundnut Sauce

1
Grind peanuts
Grind the roasted peanuts into a smooth paste.
2
Sauté aromatics
Sauté onions and garlic in a pan until fragrant.
3
Simmer sauce
Add ground peanuts, tomato paste, cayenne, and water. Stir well and simmer for 35–40 minutes.
Tip: Continuously stir the groundnut sauce to prevent sticking. Add extra cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.

How to Make Chocolatey Ghanaian Togbẹ Agbeli with Groundnut Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling the Dough
Shape the rested dough into small dumplings and boil in salted water for 10-12 minutes until they float.
2
Sautéing Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté spinach and bell peppers until tender.
3
Simmering Sauce
Let the groundnut sauce simmer until it reaches a rich, thick consistency.