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peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Pumpkin is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce costs while adding flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and adds similar nutrition.

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

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped butternut squash and carrots; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir until well combined.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Finish with lime juice and chopped coriander before serving.

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