Jamaican Food In Nairobi is The Cheapest!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still providing creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness and texture.

Peel and slice plantains into rounds.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry plantains until golden brown.

Remove plantains and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add diced bell pepper, carrots, and tomatoes; cook until softened.

Stir in black beans, coconut milk, thyme, allspice, and scotch bonnet pepper; simmer for a few minutes.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Serve the black bean mixture over rice and top with fried plantains.

Garnish with chopped green onions.

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