The Best Vegetable stew | How to make Spinach stew - Chinwe Uzoma Kitchen

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Dried shrimp adds umami, while fish sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, and frozen spinach is often cheaper and lasts longer.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a cost-effective protein.

Cut fresh tomatoes into big chunks and set aside.

Cut bell peppers into pieces and set aside.

Use frozen spinach, or fresh if preferred.

Steam the fresh tomatoes for 6-8 minutes, then drain excess water.

Fry the goat meat (optional).

Pound the peppers and mash the cooked tomatoes to a rough texture.

Preheat oil in a pot and fry chopped onions for 3 minutes.

Add curry powder and thyme, fry for another 2 minutes.

Add mashed tomatoes and mix to combine, allowing it to fry.

Add chopped bell peppers, proteins, and stock; mix and bring to a boil.

Squeeze out excess water from the spinach and add it to the pot.

Cover and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the stew is ready.

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