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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

mixed beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use.

Soak pigeon peas for about 4 hours.

Boil pigeon peas in water until they are partially cooked.

Add split peas, black-eyed peas, chana, and red beans to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

Chop and prepare aromatics: celery, cilantro, shallot, onion, garlic, thyme, and hot peppers.

Add chopped aromatics to the pot and mix well, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear and add it to the pot.

Add chopped carrots, sweet pepper, corn, pumpkin, okra, and spinach to the pot.

Add cooking seasoning, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix everything well and let it fry for a bit to release flavors.

Add coconut milk and water to the pot, ensuring to wash out the coconut milk can with water.

Adjust water based on desired consistency and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally to prevent sticking.

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