ELUBU LEGUME VERT | CONGOLESE FOOD | KINSHASA | SPINACH | ALPHA'S KITCHEN

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more affordable.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients, while collard greens are often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture and flavor, while carrots are more budget-friendly.

legumes

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while split peas are economical.

Prepare the ingredients by chopping onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers, cooking for a few minutes.

Add the legumes and enough water to cover them.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until legumes are tender.

Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.

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