Caribbean Lentils Soup || FRUGALLYT

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor and is often more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can add bulk and is often less expensive.

Soak lentils overnight.

Start with a base of chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.

Add grated pumpkin and sauté.

Add cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Incorporate green seasoning into the mixture.

Add lentils, salted pig tails, diced potatoes, and green bananas.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Check for salt and adjust as needed.

Add in dumplings and cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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