BURUNDI 🇧🇮 :AGATOGO/AGATOKE (NIKKEY DELVES INTO AFRICA 🌍, EPISODE 11!)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides healthy fats with fewer calories.

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika adds color and mild flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats.

Peel and chop green plantains into bite-sized pieces.

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

Add tomato paste to the pot and cook until fragrant.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Simmer the mixture until the plantains are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

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