ELUBU YA BITOTO | CONGOLESE FOOD | KINSHASA | PLANTAIN STEW | ALPHA'S KITCHEN

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock uses scraps and is cost-effective.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale adds nutrients while collard greens are often cheaper.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, cabbage is often less expensive.

Peel and slice the plantains into rounds.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

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

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.

Add plantain slices and carrots; cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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