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nkumu leaves

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale and collard greens are more widely available and provide similar nutrients.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in water to cover the beef and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5 hours.

Add nkumu leaves, spinach, carrots, and bell peppers to the pot.

Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until greens are wilted and vegetables are tender.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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