Guinean Potato Leaves Stew Recipe | Sauce de Feuille de Patate | Hako Pouté

potato leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more widely available and provides similar nutrients.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has a similar texture and flavor profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu and beans provide protein at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

Wash and chop potato leaves into smaller pieces.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter until well combined with the vegetables.

Add chicken or beef pieces; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.

Add chopped carrots, eggplant, and okra; simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the potato leaves and seasoning cubes; cook until leaves are tender, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; adjust flavors as needed.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

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