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garden eggs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: eggplant

Zucchini and eggplant can mimic the texture and absorb flavors well.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

Add garden eggs and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in chicken or vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.

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

Add scotch bonnet pepper for heat; adjust to taste.

Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until garden eggs are tender.

Remove bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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