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cassava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu provides a plant-based option.

fish

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna is a healthier option, while sardines are budget-friendly.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and soak in water for 20 minutes to an hour to remove sand.

Pour cassava leaves into a pot and cover with water; boil until cooked.

Heat palm oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until translucent.

Incorporate the cooked cassava leaves and mix well.

Pour in water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Add scotch bonnet pepper, salt, black pepper, and seasoning cubes; mix well.

Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until flavors meld.

Adjust seasoning as needed and add lime juice before serving.

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