I Made a FULL Nigerian Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget for 11… You Won’t Believe It! 🤯🍽️

jollof rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers a healthier grain alternative with more protein.

peppered chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: baked chicken

Grilled chicken reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pounded yam

🥗Healthier: mashed sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and sweetness.

egusi soup

🥗Healthier: spinach stew

💰Cheaper: vegetable soup

Spinach stew is lighter and more accessible.

Cook jollof rice in a pot over medium heat until tender and flavorful, about 30-40 minutes.

Fry plantains in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Prepare peppered chicken by marinating with spices, then bake until cooked through, about 25-30 minutes at 375°F.

Make egusi soup by blending melon seeds with water, then simmer with vegetables until thickened, about 20-25 minutes.

Prepare pounded yam by boiling yam until soft, then mash until smooth and stretchy, about 10-15 minutes.

Steam moimoi until set, about 30-40 minutes.

Skewer beef kebabs with vegetables and grill until cooked, about 10-15 minutes.

Assemble vegetable salad with fresh greens and a light dressing.

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