LOCRIO DE SALAMI | comida dominicana

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, and hot dogs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lower-calorie option, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced salami and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to break down.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, corn, bay leaves, oregano, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serve warm, garnished with peas and carrots.

Cooking Techniques

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