Sweet Potatoes In Peanut Butter || Zambian Food

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthier fats, while sunflower seed butter is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: unsweetened almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while whole milk is often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides similar flavor with lower cost.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash maintains sweetness, while regular potatoes are cheaper.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into even-sized pieces.

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.

Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with lemon juice, garlic, and ginger until well combined.

Add the peanut butter mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes and stir until fully incorporated.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Drizzle with vegetable oil and mix well.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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