How To Cook Matembele/ Congolese Sweet Potato Leaves

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while providing creaminess.

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Clean and chop the vegetables.

Add half of yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, 3 spring onions, 1 onion, and 3 garlic cloves to the pot.

Add 1 and 1/2 tbsp of dehydrated chicken stock and 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning.

Add bay leaves and whole nutmeg, then mix everything together.

Melt palm oil in a pot over medium heat until it smokes slightly.

Add sweet potato leaves to the pot and stir for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chopped vegetables and mix until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 can of Pisha tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Add 600 mL of water and the bay leaves, then cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally.

After 10 minutes, remove the lid, stir, and serve.

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