Make a traditional Rwandan dish with Sal Stowers!

cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is easier to find.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides a nutty flavor with less cost.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and still adds protein.

Pour 3 cups of vegetable broth into a large pot and bring to a boil.

Chop the bell peppers into small strips.

Once the broth is boiling, add in the spinach, cassava leaves, green onions, bell peppers, and cubed eggplant.

Stir all the ingredients together in the pot.

Cover the pot and let it cook until the vegetables are tender.

After cooking, add in 3 tablespoons of peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Season with salt to taste and mix everything well.

Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until it thickens.

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