Congolese Breakfast VS British Breakfast

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and has a different flavor.

plantains

🥗Healthier: bananas

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Bananas are more widely available and lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a plant-based protein and often cheaper.

Peel and chop cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Peel and slice plantains diagonally.

Fry plantain slices in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions, tomatoes, and green peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.

Crack eggs into the pan and scramble with the vegetables until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

Spread peanut butter on a plate as a side.

Serve boiled cassava and fried plantains alongside the scrambled eggs and sautéed vegetables.

Garnish with leafy greens for added flavor and nutrition.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens