My Odogwu's (Hubby's) Breakfast | Potatoes & Nigerian Egg Stew - Chinwe Uzoma Kitchen

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat with lower calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade spice mix can be healthier and tailored to taste.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while cabbage is often cheaper and readily available.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and scotch bonnet peppers, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add seasoning cubes, salt, curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves, mixing well.

Crack eggs into the mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Cook until eggs are set but still creamy, about 4-5 minutes.

Fold in chopped green onions and spinach, cooking just until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed and remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

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