Agroecology is a holistic approach that draws on ecological and social justice principles with the potential to transform agri-food systems towards improved health, sustainability and resilience (FAO, 2018; Bezner Kerr et al., 2022; Snapp et al., 2021). A recent review found that agroecological practices could improve income, food security and dietary diversity, primarily for smallholder farming households (Bezner Kerr et al. 2021). There is less evidence for whether agroecological approaches can deliver positive nutritional outcomes in urban areas, particularly for low-income households. This study examines the question: what agroecological food system interventions could be implemented to address multiple forms of malnutrition? This study focuses on food system dimensions beyond the farm, including marketing, distribution and consumption in urban and peri-urban areas. We thus focus on aspects of agroecology transitions such as food governance, addressing social inequities in food systems, and building connectivity between farmers and consumers. The study has 3 sub-questions: i) How do the main marketing circuits of locally-produced agroecological fruits & vegetables work? ii) What are the factors influencing the consumption of agroecological fruit and vegetables? ii) What are the potential impact pathways of interventions supporting agroecology on nutrition? The focus is specifically on low-income women of reproductive age in urban areas due to the high prevalence of multiple forms of malnutrition in this population. The research design was an exploratory case study, with Dakar, Senegal as the location, due to the prevalence of both overnutrition and undernutrition, and due to the presence of a dynamic network of local civil society-led projects in support of agroecology, including support to domestic market outlets. A literature review and preliminary fieldwork identified 16 agroecological market-related initiatives in Dakar and region. We developed an analytical grid to characterise and assess the markets. Four market initiatives were selected for our focus of study based on the following criteria: urban or peri-urban, agroecological food products sold, including fruits and vegetables and low-income consumers purchase food at this market. Semi-structured interviews (n=13) were carried out with actors involved in agroecological food markets, including farmers, traders, market vendors and development partners (bilateral cooperation agencies, international organisations). In-depth interviews (n=39) for the consumer portion of the study were held with consumers of agroecological foods (n=12), consumers who do not eat agroecological foods (n=17) and resource people (n=10). Three focus groups with consumers in the sites were held with women of reproductive age. A structured survey was carried out with 180 consumers in 5 market sites. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was done to identify key themes and patterns from the mixed methods research.