How I make my plant based West African meals delicious

egusi (melon seeds)

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are lower in calories and provide similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is fresher and can be made from scraps.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic creaminess.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

Heat red palm oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions in the oil until translucent.

Add da dawa to the onions for umami flavor.

Introduce chopped tomatoes and canned tomatoes to the pot, cooking until softened.

Add tomato paste to enhance the flavor and color of the stew.

Simmer the mixture to combine flavors.

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