Cooking with Bibi: Senegalese Mafe with Chicken

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper and nut-free.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option, while chickpeas are budget-friendly and add heartiness.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in fat, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Add peanut oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.

Drain some oil from the pot after browning the chicken.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot.

Chop the carrots and potatoes, adding them to the pot.

Add half of the jumbo seasoning cube to the pot.

Add the entire can of tomato paste and mix well.

Add water to cover the vegetables, about 4 cups total, depending on desired thickness.

Cover the pot and let it cook until the vegetables are tender.

Add peanut butter and mix well, adjusting water if necessary.

Let it cook until the oil separates on top.

Cooking Techniques

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