Ghanaian Garden Egg Stew

garden eggs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: regular eggplant

Zucchini is lower in calories and eggplant is more widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: none

Dried basil is more shelf-stable and can be used when fresh is unavailable.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

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

Incorporate chopped garden eggs and stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and seasoning cubes; mix well.

Add water to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until garden eggs are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in chopped scotch bonnet peppers and fresh herbs; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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