CAPE VERDE🇨🇻 : CANJA (NIKKEY DELVES INTO AFRICA 🌍 , EPISODE 8)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is cost-effective.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: turnip

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while turnips are budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add water and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any foam.

Add rice and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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