"Surinamese Long Yard Beans with Chicken and Potatoes Recipe" "Recipes from Suriname"

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

long yard beans

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: snap peas

Green beans are widely available and similar in texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, and yams are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell pepper and tomato; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped long yard beans and diced potatoes; mix well.

Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, coriander, cumin, and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

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