How To Make Pumpkin Stew |Liberian|African Foods|

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Almond milk is lower in calories and fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be used interchangeably.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced pumpkin and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and bay leaf; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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