RecipeTest.php

<?php 
...
class RecipeTest extends TestCase
{
    use RefreshDatabase;
    ...
    //Create user and authenticate the user
    protected function authenticate(){
        $user = User::create([
            'name' => 'test',
            'email' => 'test@gmail.com',
            'password' => Hash::make('secret1234'),
        ]);
        $token = JWTAuth::fromUser($user);
        return $token;
    }

  
    public function testCreate()
    {
        //Get token
        $token = $this->authenticate();

        $response = $this->withHeaders([
            'Authorization' => 'Bearer '. $token,
        ])->json('POST',route('recipe.create'),[
            'title' => 'Jollof Rice',
            'procedure' => 'Parboil rice, get pepper and mix, and some spice and serve!'
        ]);
        $response->assertStatus(200);
    }
}