HAITIAN LALO aka JUTE LEAVES STEW

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are more affordable.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories and green beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier and using water is a cost-effective option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a healthier alternative and vinegar is a cheaper substitute.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Add marinated beef meat and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 6 cups of water to the pot to cook the meat and jute leaves.

Add 1 tomato (optional) to the pot.

Clean and soak the jute leaves for 25 minutes, then wash and strain them 3 times.

Add the jute leaves, spinach, and watercress to the pot and let it cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, covered with aluminum foil.

After 1 hour and 30 minutes, when the water is almost evaporated, add tomato paste, parsley, thyme, and sweet pepper.

Let it simmer for another 40 minutes on medium-low heat.

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