Mary's African Cuisine: Jollof Rice

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds nutrition while cabbage is budget-friendly.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green beans

Edamame provides protein, while green beans are more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers health benefits, while paprika is a cost-effective alternative.

Blend fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and basil together without adding water.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot.

Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and let it cook down.

Add tomato paste to the pot and continue cooking.

Once the sauce is ready, add the white rice to the pot and mix it in with the sauce.

Prepare a salad with carrots, cabbage, peppers, avocado, and cucumber, seasoned with salt, black pepper, vinegar, and olive oil.

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