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cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is easier to find.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides a nutty flavor with less cost.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and still adds protein.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and chop finely.

Boil cassava leaves in salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Drain and set aside the boiled leaves.

In a pan, heat palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped green pepper and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in meat and cook until heated through.

Add the boiled cassava leaves to the mixture and stir to coat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm.

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