IVORIAN FOOD, 3 MEALS FOR 2 DOLLARS | Ivorian food recipes | Lockdown edition

sardines

🥗Healthier: tuna

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tuna provides a leaner option while mackerel is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats, while canola oil is cost-effective.

attieke

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is widely available and less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

Prepare attieke by soaking it in water for a few minutes.

Steam the attieke until fluffy, about 10 minutes.

Boil water in a pot and add eggs; cook until hard-boiled, about 10 minutes.

Remove eggs, cool, peel, and chop them.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sardines and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper to taste.

Combine the attieke with the sardine mixture in the skillet; mix well.

Serve topped with chopped parsley, lime juice, and additional vegetables like cabbage and carrots.

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