How to make Delele with okra and spinach

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini and green beans provide similar textures and flavors.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce sodium content.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a protein boost, while rice is more economical.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without the heat.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped green chili, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced okra and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in cornmeal gradually, stirring to avoid lumps.

Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

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