How to Make Sweet Potatoes and Plantain / Sierra Leone Food Recipe

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie alternative, while bananas are more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, while regular potatoes are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet.

Add sliced plantains to the oil and fry until golden brown, then set aside.

In the same oil, add chopped sweet potatoes and fry until cooked and golden brown, then set aside.

In another pot, add a little bit of oil and chopped yabas, cover, and cook for some time.

Add a mixture of pepper, ginger, and garlic to the pot and mix well.

Add tomato paste and mix everything together, allowing to fry for some time.

Add bell pepper, Maggi cube, and salt, mixing well to combine.

Add already steamed chicken breast to the mixture and mix well.

Combine fried plantains and sweet potatoes with the mixture, ensuring everything is well mixed.

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