BABENDA RECIPE (BURKINA FASO STYLE)

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter offers similar flavor with healthier fats.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides better health benefits.

chili pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell pepper reduces heat while adding sweetness.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice maintains acidity with a different flavor.

Boil water in a pot.

Add O leaves and bururu leaves to boiling water and let it boil for about 10 minutes.

Add rice to the pot along with 1 tablespoon of salt and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Add peanut powder to the pot and check back after 10 minutes.

Once ready, serve the dish with a drizzle of olive oil or any cooking oil on top.

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