🇨🇩RECETTE MADESU | CONGOLESE BEAN STEW RECIPE🇨🇩

dried beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often cheaper than dried beans.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, and collard greens are often less expensive.

Soak dried beans in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Stir in coconut milk, spinach, and season with salt and spices; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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