Congolese Vegetarian Pondu (Cassava Leaves)

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while spinach is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, and sunflower oil is often less expensive.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

Prepare the ingredients needed for the pondu.

Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil for about 5 minutes.

Chop the spring onions, red onions, and peppers finely.

Add the chopped ingredients into the boiling water.

Incorporate the ginger and seasoning cubes into the mixture.

Let it simmer for a while to blend the flavors.

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