Dal avec Chou Chou (En Creole) - La Cuisine Laila - Episode 30

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier and water is a cost-effective base.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a similar flavor.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: none

Jalapeño provides a milder heat.

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Chop 1 medium onion and add it to the pot; sauté until softened.

Chop 1 medium bell pepper and add it to the pot; sauté for a few minutes.

Chop 1 medium carrot and add it to the pot; sauté until softened.

Chop 1 medium cabbage and add it to the pot; cook until wilted.

Season the mixture with thyme, bay leaves, paprika, black pepper, and salt; stir well.

Add lime juice to the mixture; stir to combine.

Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes until flavors meld.

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