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palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while green chili is more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

protein (chicken, beef, or fish)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while beans are budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped cabbage and carrots, stirring to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Season with seasoning cubes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper for heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

If using, add protein and cook until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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