Haitian Legume Recipe | Legume with Beef | Legume with Eggplant | Diri Ak Legume | Diri ak Pwa Wouj

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: squash

Zucchini is lower in calories and often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and collard greens are often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a spicy kick, while banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

Clean eggplant under warm water. Peel and cut eggplant into small pieces. Place in a separate pot. Add 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water. Add water crest, spinach, cabbage, tomato sauce, Haitian seasoning (epis), and extra virgin olive oil. Cover it and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.

Place carrots in a separate pan, add butter or extra olive oil and let cook for 5-10 minutes.

Combine carrots into pot with eggplant and mash all ingredients together.

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