A Wholesome Kenyan Breakfast to Start Your Day Right!

ugali

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

mandazi

🥗Healthier: oatmeal cookies

💰Cheaper: simple pancakes

Oatmeal cookies provide fiber with less sugar.

samosas

🥗Healthier: vegetable spring rolls

💰Cheaper: puff pastry

Spring rolls are lighter and often easier to make.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has lower fat content.

Peel sweet potatoes and cut them into small bite-sized pieces.

Spread sweet potatoes evenly on a baking tray.

Drizzle with cooking oil and rub it in until fully coated.

Season with 1 tsp of homemade citrus herb seasoning, a dash of cinnamon, and salt to taste.

Mix everything until sweet potatoes are well coated.

Roast at 220° for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and caramelized.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, season with salt, and whisk until smooth.

Add a knob of butter to a frying pan over medium-low heat and let it melt.

Pour in the eggs and let them sit for a moment.

Gently push the eggs towards the center to scramble until fully cooked.

In a pot, add water, 1 tbsp of ground coffee, a pinch of cinnamon, and sugar; mix and bring to a boil.

Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then sieve and serve hot.

Assemble the plate with roasted sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, and juicy tomatoes, seasoned with salt and topped with bell peppers.

Cooking Techniques

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