Congolese Food Thomson Bakalinga & Mwamba

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while seasoned water can be a cost-effective substitute.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious, while regular potatoes are often more economical.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and spring onions; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in ginger, tomato puree, and chopped tomato; cook until softened.

Mix in peanut butter and stir until well combined.

Pour in water and add Maggi Cube; bring to a simmer.

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