Matoke Lovers Rejoice! This Vegetarian Stew Recipe is a Game Changer

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while milk is often more accessible.

matoke

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: plantains

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor, while plantains are often less expensive.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Zucchini offers a lower-calorie alternative, and canned mushrooms are budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while seasoned water is a cost-effective substitute.

Wash the matoke and put it in the pot, cover with a banana leaf, and add 2 cups of water.

Let it cook for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, mash the matoke and set it aside.

Add cooking oil to a pan and fry the mushrooms with a pinch of salt.

Put the mushrooms aside and fry the chopped veggies (onion, tomatoes, green pepper, carrot).

Add the mushrooms back to the veggies.

Add royco, turmeric, black pepper, and paprika dissolved in water, and leave to cook for 5 minutes.

Serve the stew.

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