All Nigerian Recipes Cookbook | Flo Chinyere

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more affordable.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is a healthier choice, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: store-bought spice mix

Herbs provide flavor with fewer calories, and spice mixes save time.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add rice and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat palm oil until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and pepper; cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Stir in meat or fish and seasoning cubes; simmer for 15 minutes.

Prepare beans by boiling until soft, about 30 minutes.

Fry plantains in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve rice topped with sauce and protein alongside beans and fried plantains.

Cooking Techniques

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