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palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

pumpkin leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

Wash pumpkin leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt.

Chop the pumpkin leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and pepper; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Season with seasoning cubes and salt to taste.

Add the chopped pumpkin leaves and stir to combine.

Pour in a little water to help steam the leaves, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

If using protein, add it now and cook until done.

Serve warm as a main dish or side.

Cooking Techniques

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