A multi-dimensional assessment of sustainable foods and the influence of stakeholder perceptions during nutrition interventions

•Nutrition, environment, and processing are essential for sustainable interventions.•Contextual factors have a significant impact on the choice of processing method.•Managing trade-offs between stakeholder preferences can catalyze sustainable diets.•Nutrient leakages at the household level could be a critical cause of malnutrition.•Individuals tend to embrace new recipes when they are designed from local ingredients.