Ghana Mushroom Stew

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Cauliflower provides a similar texture and is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers provide sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola is cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture, about 5 minutes.

Add scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper; adjust to taste.

Add chopped carrots and green beans; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and discard bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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