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dendê oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced seasonal vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add shrimp and fish; cook until opaque, about 4-5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes.

Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions.

Prepare black beans by simmering with garlic and onion until tender, about 30 minutes.

Fry cassava until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve the seafood stew over rice, with black beans and fried cassava on the side.

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